The CBT/DBT Center

In order to know which direction to go in, you have to know where you want to end up. There is a very wise anecdote from the childhood story Alice In Wonderland. Alice is lost and is at a fork in the road, there she sees Cheshire Cat. The exchange goes as follows: Alice asks the cat which way she should go. He responds by asking her where she is trying to get to. Alice says, “oh...

So You’re Thinking About Making Aliyah as a Psychologist… At some point, we all hit the same wall. You start hearing words like: Pinkas… hitmachut… kupah… And you realize: You don’t just need to move countries. You need to learn a whole new system. This glossary is here to help you get oriented quickly, practically, and without the overwhelm. A Practical Glossary for Psychologis...

For many, Sefirat HaOmer brings a noticeable shift. The rhythm of daily life softens as music is set aside, celebrations are limited, and some of the external sources of joy and stimulation become quieter. If you’re someone who turns to music, social gatherings, or exciting activities to regulate your emotions, this period can feel especially pronounced. We all develop ways to n...

And just like that, Pesach is only one short day away. Between the cleaning, list-making, shopping, and cooking, the question of what Nissan is really about may have slipped into the back of your mind. Like every time in the Jewish year, there are different themes that we can tap into to help us connect to that time. When the month of Nissan comes around, it is a z’man cheirusei...

We all know someone who feels things deeply. Maybe that someone is you. Intense joy. Sharp disappointment. Big love. Big anger. But when does “I feel things strongly” cross into emotional dysregulation? Understanding the difference matters because strong emotions are not a problem in themselves. We live in a culture that often labels emotional intensity as “too much.” But feelin...