07/11/2016
Addiction is often misunderstood. Check out our latest blog about it over on our site.
Understanding Addiction as a Disease: Overcoming Perceptions to Support...
Recently, I watched as a good friend went from a happy, charismatic goofball to a withdrawn, quiet loner. He was falling deeper into his alcohol...
06/23/2016
The c***k in emotional armor that let's us move forward - today on the OPI blog: http://ow.ly/btnw301iYLo
Restoring hope - OPI Living
Many who have been hiding behind learned hopelessness have come to wear an armor, more so than just a mask. As a therapist, I first have to let my...
06/21/2016
After the terrible twos come the threenager. Check out our latest blog post now: http://ow.ly/B6hx301iYAJ
Threenager - OPI Living
About a year ago, I wrote about my experiences using DBT with my toddler while he was in the “Terrible Twos” phase. I am happy to report that we...
06/16/2016
How does one get over the hump and successfully launch? We explore techniques today on our blog: http://ow.ly/okEc301iYd0
Techniques to Overcome Failure to Launch Syndrome - OPI Living
Speaking with candor and eloquence, Sarah Lustiger describes how she overcame Failure to Launch Syndrome by finding a passion in life (in Sarah’s...
06/15/2016
Today we're looking at Cognitive distortions on our blog over at RoanneProgram.com http://ow.ly/VpuZ301iXZU
Understanding Cognitive Distortions and Living in the Grey - Roanne...
Looking at the world through a black and white lens is common in people dealing with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Borderline Personality Disorder, and...
06/10/2016
Feeling the 6 months away holiday blues? We are too - here's some holiday cheer for the summer http://ow.ly/8nJg3018bjH
Holiday cheer for June - OPI Living
By: Extracurricular Activities Director, Jenna Madeiros Since we’re 6 months away from Holiday season and we’re feeling the pains of not having...
06/07/2016
Be sure to check out our latest blog post which features a great video from our very own Sarah Lustiger http://ow.ly/8UG2300Mw6y
How the Golden Child Role Influences Failure to Launch - OPI Living
Perceptions of your role as the Golden Child in the family can have a negative effect on your ability to cope with the demands of adulthood. In...
06/02/2016
Today we're talking about an exciting and fun art project on our blog http://ow.ly/pPpW300Mw20
Crayon Art - OPI Living
By: Jenna Madeiros, Director of Extracurricular Activities Department Scott Adams once said “creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art...
05/31/2016
Worst Nightmare? Look for the signs http://ow.ly/4ndF4H
Signs of Self-Harm in Young Adults - OPI Living
As a parent, it falls in the category labeled “Worse Nightmares.” Cutting, scratching, and other self-injurious behaviors make frightened parents...
05/26/2016
Feeling Helpless? Is that an acquired skill you have? http://ow.ly/4ndEO0
Learned Helplessness vs Learned Hopelessness - OPI Living
The truth is, I don’t even know if learned hopelessness is a thing. I tried to “Google” it, but I keep being pushed towards learned helplessness....
05/24/2016
How to awaken the giant within you - inspiration techniques galore on our latest blog post at OPI's website http://ow.ly/4ndEne
Awakening the Inspiration Within: Motivation Techniques - OPI Living
As a young adult of a certain age, it may seem like an entire world’s worth of problems are hunkered down on your shoulders. You have an...
05/19/2016
Today we're exploring the often controversial topic of having kids when you have BPD http://ow.ly/4ndFEn
Having Kids with a BPD Diagnosis - Roanne Program
I had to research this topic quite a bit and found tons and tons of negative information. And, contrary to any blog out there, I will give you the...