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CBT "I'm Going to Be Grounded for My Entire Life": Why We Do Things We Regret
Do you sometimes find yourself doing things that feel good in the moment but that you later regret? This post explains how that happens and what you can do to change it. What you’ll read here is not a substitute for therapy: if your actions consistently create problems for you or for others at home or at school, please work with me or another therapist trained in the DBT or UP-A protocols.
Jul 15, 2026 4 min read
CBT When the Night Feels Too Big: What Anya Can Teach Us About Fear
Do your fears sometimes feel bigger than you? This blog post about Anya's fears during her night watch reminds you that thoughts, feelings, and actions are interconnected. A simple one-week experiment helps you notice your own thoughts in fearful moments as a first, doable step toward feeling less at your fear's mercy. The experiment is not a replacement for therapy. To get a therapeutic effect, you want to work with me or another therapist who is trained in UP-A.
Jul 7, 2026 4 min read