Phyllis Tobias, MSW, LICSW, ACSW

04/28/2026

04/27/2026

Supporting a teen with intense emotions requires more than patience—it requires understanding.

This on-demand session explores how borderline personality disorder (BPD) affects adolescents and what helps teens feel validated rather than judged. Dr. Wendy P. Bamatter shares evidence-based strategies that support emotional regulation and healthier relationships.

Watch for free anytime and gain tools you can apply right away!
https://deconstructingstigma.org/library/bamatter-bpd-teens

04/27/2026

Download our free guide to depression in children and teenagers. Kids with depression regularly feel very sad and hopeless. They may also seem listless or easily annoyed.

04/27/2026

Hobbies where you can make new friends . . .

Looking to make new friends—or try something new? Consider trying one of these social hobbies that can help you build new connections while expanding your creative skills.

04/26/2026

For most of us, a major cause of overwhelm at work is the small stuff, or what authors Rob Cross PhD and Karen Dillon call “microstresses.” Good news: Your relationships can actually he…

04/25/2026

True resilience doesn’t come from perfection — it comes from meeting yourself with kindness, especially in the moments you feel most imperfect. Self-compassion is the foundation that allows you to thrive.

04/19/2026

Self-compassion isn’t only about soothing yourself. It is also about standing firmly on your own behalf.

There are moments when care looks like softness, and moments when it looks like strength. When you honor your limits, speak your truth, or choose what truly supports your well-being, you are practicing a deeper kind of compassion. One that protects, empowers, and restores justice.

✨ Where in your life might self-compassion be asking you to be a little more fierce right now?

04/18/2026

Yes, You Can Get Healthier as You Age—and This Habit Makes It Possible

04/18/2026

Why kids with ADHD have messy rooms and what parents can do to help them tackle the mess before it gets to be overwhelming.