Reed Behavioral Health PLLC

04/27/2026

DBT SKills : Acceptance. When painful things happen, it can be easy to get stuck in thoughts of "this is unfair" or "it shouldn't be this way" or "I can't stand this."

We can get stuck in hopelessness or judgment.
We can get stuck in non-acceptance.
We can get stuck in self loathing.
We can get stuck in self pity
We can get stuck in suffering.

Acceptance can feel scary or, well, unacceptable.

But, accepting something does not mean you approve of it. Instead, it's the necessary first step for problem-solving and changing it.

Acceptance does not mean giving up and staying miserable. Instead, it's a necessary first step for finding a sense of groundedness in groundlessness.

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04/22/2026

It's not uncommon to have opposite experiences be experienced, at the same time, and both still be true.

We’ve probably all known moments of feeling excited about something new while also feeling scared, feeling grateful for something, and at the same time hurt or upset. Wanting change, yet feeling deeply attached to the way things are.

Different parts of us can hold very different needs, emotions, stories and we can often feel like they’re pulling us in different directions or in conflict with each other.

Feeling torn doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you.

Your inner world is allowed to be layered, complex and contradictory. Different needs can exist at the same time and they don’t always need to neatly align.

Maybe there’s something in sitting with, noticing and acknowledging what’s there, without needing to fix, judge or change it.

04/17/2026

04/16/2026

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03/17/2026

02/27/2026

Welcome to Reed Behavioral Health! We are now accepting new clients.

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02/25/2026

01/24/2026

Therapy won’t change you!


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01/22/2026

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01/18/2026

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01/07/2026

01/06/2026

TRAUMA SAYS: "I need to explain everything so they don't misunderstand me or get upset." HEALING SAYS: I will no longer explain myself out of fear.

How someone perceives my truth is a reflection of them. And if there's any misunderstanding, the RIGHT people will ask, not assume.

It's a shift in perspective, a paradigm change, a liberation from the chains of people-pleasing and approval-seeking.

It's recognizing that your worth isn't tied to someone else's understanding or validation. It's understanding that you don't owe anyone an explanation for your thoughts, feelings, or actions.

Healing says, "I trust myself, I trust my intentions, and I trust my boundaries." It says, "I will no longer justify, I will no longer defend, and I will no longer apologize for being me."

It's a declaration of freedom, a statement of self-love, and a testament to your growth. Keep shining your light, and let the right people ask, not assume.