Carmel Therapy Network

03/16/2026

03/15/2026

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03/14/2026

We had such a wonderful time celebrating our Registered Dietitians for National Nutrition month at Sur La Table making macarons together!

We cannot express how thankful we are for such an incredible group of providers who genuinely care so deeply about the work they are doing with their clients and our community. Their compassion, expertise, and dedication make a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals and families we serve every day.

At Carmel Therapy Network, our Registered Dietitians work closely with our therapists to support clients through a truly trauma-informed and integrative approach to care. We know that food is never just about food. It is connected to our nervous system, our lived experiences, our culture, and our relationship with our bodies.

We are so grateful for the heart, collaboration, and care our dietitians bring to this work.

Happy National Nutrition Month to all of the incredible dietitians making an impact in our communities. Thank you!!

03/14/2026

03/14/2026

Acceptance doesn’t mean giving up — it means letting go of the struggle.
In our next feature of the Spotlight on Treatments series, we’re exploring Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) — a therapeutic approach that helps people with migraine and chronic pain stop fighting their pain and start living with intention. 💬

By learning to observe thoughts without being ruled by them, reconnect with what matters, and be present in the now, ACT builds psychological flexibility.

Which of the 6 ACT skills speaks to you the most?

🎧 Hear Dr. Melissa Geraghty’s full episode on Acceptance & Commitment Therapy: https://www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s3ep22-acceptance-commitment-therapy/

03/14/2026

While compassion-focused therapy (CFT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) are both forms of psychotherapy and share some similarities, they have distinct theoretical frameworks and treatment approaches. Our handout tries to distil these differences into a simple table, free to download on our resource hub. https://buff.ly/QbqwVZk

It’s important to understand that CFT and ACT are not mutually exclusive, and therapists may integrate elements of both approaches based on the individual’s needs and the nature of the presenting problems.

Our upcoming workshop with Russell Kolts provides a hands-on introduction to CFT, designed for therapists and psychologists wanting to integrate its essential techniques into their work. You’ll learn foundational, evidence-based tools to help clients reduce self-criticism, build self-compassion, and approach difficult emotions with greater resilience. Learn more on our website: https://buff.ly/mO8BurU

03/14/2026

Anger. What triggers your anger ?

03/04/2026

From the Academy:

While Medicare and Medicaid have adjusted rates over time, Anthem reimbursement for outpatient MNT services has not increased since 2015 (Over a decade!). When adjusted for inflation and the rising cost of living, this represents an approximately 25–30% erosion in real-dollar value.

As a result:
Anthem reimbursement for outpatient MNT is substantially below Medicare, and lower than Medicaid, despite serving a commercially insured population. This creates a growing misalignment between reimbursement and the true cost of delivering outpatient nutrition care.
Why This Matters for Access and Sustainability
Over the past decade, the cost of operating outpatient healthcare services in Connecticut has increased significantly, including:
Wages and benefits for licensed clinicians
Rent, utilities, and facility costs
Technology, electronic health records, and compliance requirements
Administrative, billing, and insurance-related overhead
When reimbursement fails to keep pace with inflation and cost of living, healthcare organizations are forced to:
Limit or discontinue acceptance of Anthem-insured patients. Reduce appointment availability or shorten visit lengths. Delay hiring or eliminate nutrition positions and departments
Scale back outpatient nutrition services entirely

Patients—Anthem members—are directly impacted through longer wait times, reduced access, or full out-of-pocket costs for essential, evidence-based nutrition care.

Increase Anthem Reimbursement for Registered Dietitians!

03/04/2026

03/01/2026

03/01/2026

DBTSkill. Distress Tolerance Module. TIPP Skill.