Amanda Hartwig MA, LPC

03/29/2026

Welcome back to Skill Set Sunday!!

Today's Topic: Intro to the distress tolerance module

No additional resources today. They will be included with each new skill.

03/26/2026

Happy Therapy Thursday!
Today's Topic: Self-Harm Awareness Month- Self-injury & su***de + Treatment

‼️ Trigger warning for this topic. ‼️

Information received from: https://mhanational.org/conditions/self-injury-cutting-self-harm-or-self-mutilation/

https://discoverymood.com/blog/difference-self-harm-attempted-su***de/

❗️Treatment Sites:
988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
Website: https://988lifeline.org
Call or text 988 to connect with trained crisis counselors 24/7.
Offers confidential support for people experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or urges to self-harm.

Crisis Text Line
Website: https://www.crisistextline.org
Text HOME to 741741 to message with a trained crisis counselor anytime.
Provides free, confidential support through text for people in emotional distress.

Adolescent Self-Injury Foundation
Website: https://www.adolescentselfinjuryfoundation.com
Provides education, coping resources, and support for individuals and families dealing with self-injury.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

03/22/2026

Happy Skill Set Sunday! 🤓
Today's Topic: Mindfulness skills recap

No additional resources; see prior posts per skill for resources.

03/19/2026

Happy Therapy Thursday!
Today's Topic: Self-Harm Awareness Month- Reasons

‼️‼️ Trigger warning for this topic. ‼️‼️

This is not a complete list, just some common reasons someone may self-harm.

Information received from: https://mhanational.org/conditions/self-injury-cutting-self-harm-or-self-mutilation/

03/15/2026

Happy Skill Set Sunday 🤩
Today's Topic: Mindfulness "How" skill part 3- Effectively

Resources:
https://caminoacasa.org/mastering-dbt-mindfulness-the-essential-how-skills/

https://dialecticalbehaviortherapy.com/emotion-regulation/being-effective/

03/12/2026

Happy Therapy Thursday!
Today's Topic: Self-Harm Awareness Month- Warning Signs

‼️‼️ Trigger warning for this topic. ‼️‼️

Information received from: https://mhanational.org/conditions/self-injury-cutting-self-harm-or-self-mutilation/

https://mentalhealthfirstaid.org/news/how-to-help-someone-who-self-harms/

03/11/2026

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You deserve support that feels safe, validating, and real.

You deserve to take up space.
You deserve to be fully seen.

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03/08/2026

Skill Set Sunday!
Today’s Topic: More on the Non-judgmental stance
Resources:
https://dialecticalbehaviortherapy.com/mindfulness/letting-go/

https://dialecticalbehaviortherapy.com/mindfulness/mindfulness-of-negative-judgments/

03/05/2026

Happy Therapy Thursday!🧡
Today's Topic: Self-Harm Awareness Month- Prevalence & Help

‼️‼️ Trigger warning for this topic.‼️‼️

This month, each Therapy Thursday will highlight a specific aspect of self-harm awareness.

Information received from: https://mhanational.org/conditions/self-injury-cutting-self-harm-or-self-mutilation/

Additional Resources:
https://www.selfinjury.bctr.cornell.edu/perch/resources/distraction-techniques-pm-2.pdf

03/01/2026

Skill Set Sunday!🤠
Today’s Topic: Mindfulness "How" skill part 2
Resources:
https://mindfulambition.net/non-judgment/

02/26/2026

Happy Therapy Thursday! 🥳
Today's Topic: Black pioneers in mental health

This is by no means an exhaustive list; there are so many black professionals in the field of mental health spearheading the knowledge, growth, & change needed in this field.

Resources:
https://www.youtube.com//videos

https://idontmind.com/journal/10-black-pioneers-in-mental-health-you-should-know

https://mhanational.org/resources/black-pioneers-in-mental-health/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MTlRGB1LH4

02/26/2026

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