Telehealth Therapy for Families: Making It Work at Home
Joanna Marino Joanna Marino

Telehealth Therapy for Families: Making It Work at Home

Telehealth can make family therapy more accessible, but it also changes the “room” you meet in. This guide covers practical ways to set up privacy, keep kids engaged, and use evidence-based structure so sessions feel productive at home.

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Anxiety Disorders in Teens: When Avoidance Takes Over
Joanna Marino Joanna Marino

Anxiety Disorders in Teens: When Avoidance Takes Over

Teen anxiety often looks like avoidance, not just worry. This article explains how avoidance grows, what to watch for at home and school, and how evidence-based therapy helps teens face fears safely and regain confidence.

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Skills for Shame and Self-Criticism: DBT + EBT Tools
Joanna Marino Joanna Marino

Skills for Shame and Self-Criticism: DBT + EBT Tools

Shame and self-criticism can feel motivating, but they often deepen anxiety, depression, and avoidance. This post explains how DBT and evidence-based tools can soften harsh self-talk, reduce shame spirals, and support steadier, values-based choices in daily life.

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DBT Distress Tolerance: Crisis Skills for Real Life
Joanna Marino Joanna Marino

DBT Distress Tolerance: Crisis Skills for Real Life

Distress tolerance skills can help you get through emotional storms without making things worse. Learn what DBT means by “crisis skills,” when to use them, and how to practice them in real life, including options for structured support.

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Family Therapy for Self-Harm: How Sessions Often Go
Joanna Marino Joanna Marino

Family Therapy for Self-Harm: How Sessions Often Go

Family therapy for self-harm is often less about “finding someone to blame” and more about building safety, steadier communication, and practical plans everyone can follow. This guide walks through how sessions commonly unfold, what therapists focus on first, and how caregivers can support change without escalating conflict.

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