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At Integrated Behavioral Health we provide evidence-based, collaborative care so patients and families can move closer to living a life in line with their values. Integrated Behavioral Health provides psychological therapy services, specializing in helping children and families overcome and cope with chronic medical conditions in the Denver, CO area.

03/20/2026

Why “hope” is a dangerous strategy for your blended family. ⚓️🛑

We often enter the blending process riding on the hope that things will just “naturally flow” in the right direction. We assume our partner will inherently see our needs and meet them. 🌊

But as Alex Harrison, LCSW, shares in this clip, when that “flow” doesn’t happen, it creates a deep sense of betrayal. We feel unseen, unprioritized, and stuck in the outsider position. 📉

The Inside-Out Shift: 🔄
To move past the resentment, we have to move past the “passive hope.”

Instead of waiting for your partner to guess what you need (and then feeling betrayed when they miss the mark), we have to take the Internal U-Turn. We have to move away from passive-aggressiveness and instead call our partners into relational responsibility.

It means having the hard conversations in a way your partner can actually hear—advocating for yourself with respect rather than “going low.”

🎙️ Listen to the full episode: The Insider-Outsider Trap with Alex Harrison on the Kids These Days podcast.

03/19/2026

Most parents come to me looking for the manual on how to raise a perfect child without making any mistakes. But as a psychologist and a business owner, I’ll let you in on a secret: I make them too.

When we try to be “perfect,” we stay stuck in Manager mode. We focus on the performance, the schedule, and the results—and we lose the actual connection.

To help you get out of the “shame trap,” here are 5 things I do in my own home that I tell my clients to avoid:

1️⃣ I get sassy. When the teens bring the heat, sometimes my “Survival Brain” takes the wheel and I start acting like a teenager right back at them.

2️⃣ I answer emails while I’m eating. I preach about being present and “Human Being” time, but sometimes the “just one more email” habit kicks in.

3️⃣ I give “Gold Star” praise. Sometimes a “Nice job acing that test!” just slips out before I can catch it.

4️⃣ I interrogate at the door. I ask “How was your day?” “Do you have any homework?” the second they walk in, even though I know their nervous system needs some chill time to decompress.

5️⃣ I offer advice when they just want me to listen. My “Fixer” part is strong. I jump to problem-solving when what they really need is a listening ear.

The Inside-Out Truth: The goal isn’t the absence of mistakes—it’s the presence of Repair.

Whether it’s a sassy comeback or really great unsolicited advice, you can always take an Internal U-Turn and move back into your role as a Secure Base.

The “Manager” wants you to be perfect. The Anchor just wants you to be present.

Which one of these do you struggle with most? Let’s talk about the “messy middle” in the comments! 👇

Check out our podcast! Link in bio. You don’t have to be perfect to be a great parent, we are all learning about how to raise Kids These Days!

03/17/2026

Why step-parenting feels like a high-stakes exam you didn’t study for. ⚓️📈

In a “first-time” family, couples usually have those seminal years—the “just us” time—to build a culture, establish trust, and heal their old baggage before parenting enters the chat.

But in a step-family, you are building the plane while flying it. ✈️🛠️

As Alex Harrison, LCSW, explains in this clip, the reality is that our attachment wounds and old baggage bubble to the surface much faster and more intensely in a blended dynamic. You don’t have the luxury of the buffer years. You are trying to find your footing as a partner while simultaneously navigating the “messy middle” of parenting.

The Takeaway: If you feel “flooded” or triggered more easily, it isn’t because you’re failing. It’s because the architecture of your family is inherently more complex.

Take an Internal U-Turn today. Be gentle with your “Human Being” self. You are doing two of the hardest jobs at once.

🎙️ Catch the full episode with Alex Harrison on the Kids These Days podcast. Link in bio!

03/17/2026

When logic leaves the building, use TIPP.

We’ve all been there: Your child is at a Level 10 meltdown, and the more you talk, the worse it gets. 🏃‍♂️💨

That’s because at a Level 10, the Smart Brain is offline. They are purely in Survival Brain. You cannot talk someone out of a physiological “blow out.” You have to use biology to find the Anchor. ⚓️🔄

TIPP Skills are your crisis survival kit:
❄️ Temperature: Use a cold washcloth or hold an ice cube to ground the system.
🦖 Intense Exercise: Try “Heavy Work.” Pushing against a wall or doing dinosaur stomps moves the adrenaline through.
🌬️ Paced Breathing: “Smell the flowers, blow out the candles.” Long exhales tell the brain it’s safe.
🍋 Paired Relaxation: “Squeeze the lemon.” Squeeze your fists tight, then let go.

The Pro-Tip: Take an Internal U-Turn 🔄 and use these on yourself first. You cannot co-regulate a child if your own system is at a 10. Be the steady ground they need to land on. ⚓️✨

03/16/2026

Stop praising the “Doing.” Start noticing the “Being.”

When we give “Gold Star” praise, we are managing the behavior. When we give Labeled Praise, we are anchoring the relationship. 🔄

The Cheat Sheet:
❌ “Good job on your game!” (Human Doing)
✅ “I loved seeing your focus on the field today.” (Human Being)

❌ “You look so pretty!” (Human Doing)
✅ “I love the boldness you showed in picking out that outfit.” (Human Being)

❌ “Thanks for cleaning up!” (Human Doing)
✅ “I really appreciate the responsibility you took for your toys.” (Human Being)

Shift the focus. Build the Base. ⚓️✨

03/13/2026

Why your “No, you’re not!” isn’t working. 🛑

When your teen says “I’m a failure” or “I’m stupid,” your first instinct is to jump into “Manager” mode. You list their achievements, remind them of their worth, and try to argue them out of their pain.

But as I explain in this clip, an anxious or “flooded” brain can’t hear logic. They aren’t looking for a lesson; they are looking for a Secure Base.

The Shift: Create distance from the thought. 🔄

Instead of letting them sit in the identity of “I am...”, help them move to: “I am having the THOUGHT that...”

Those four simple words shift the energy from the “Survival Brain” back into the Smart Brain (Prefrontal Cortex). It reminds them that they are a Human Being experiencing a fleeting internal story—not a “Human Doing” defined by a moment of struggle.

Stop being the investigator and start being the Anchor.

🎙️ Want the full script for navigating teen negative self-talk? Catch the episode of the Kids These Days podcast with Dr. Kathleen Diaz! Link in bio.

03/12/2026

Stop pretending you’re okay when you’re not. 🛑🧠

Kids are tiny lie detectors. They feel the tension in the room, they see the “high-alert” energy, and they sense our anger—even when we try to hide it.

As Dr. Karalynn Royster explains, when we “sh*t talk” an ex and then immediately pivot to “but he’s a great guy and I love him,” we are accidentally gaslighting our kids.

When our words don’t match our energy, kids stop trusting their own intuition. They stop being a Human Being and start becoming a “Manager”—trying to solve the mystery of why their parent is saying one thing but feeling another.

The Inside-Out Shift: 🔄
It is okay to say: “I am really angry right now AND I still love these parts of your dad.” Validation is the foundation of a . When we are honest about our messy emotions, we give our kids permission to trust their own reality.

🎙️ Catch the full conversation with Dr. Karalynn Royster on the Kids These Days podcast!

Meet the newest Human Being on our team: Dr. Tali Burger! ⚓️✨At IBH, we prioritize high-level clinical expertise, but we...
03/12/2026

Meet the newest Human Being on our team: Dr. Tali Burger! ⚓️✨

At IBH, we prioritize high-level clinical expertise, but we value the person behind the degree even more. Dr. Tali is a brilliant psychologist, but she’s also a master at finding steady ground in the most adventurous places. 🏔️🧠

To help you get to know her, we asked Dr. Tali for some fun facts that tell her Inside-Out story:

🥋 The Smart Brain in Action: She earned her black belt in Taekwondo at just 13 years old! She knows firsthand the power of discipline, focus, and regulated movement.

🌋 Facing the Flooding: Last February, she backcountry skied a volcano in Japan. Talk about navigating the “messy middle” of a high-alert environment! ❄️⛷️

🌲 The Ultimate Secure Base: Dr. Tali got married at the very same sleep-away camp where she spent 10 summers as a camper, counselor, and unit leader. We love a story about deep roots and lifelong connection. 🏕️❤️

🎸 The Art of Presence: She has a deep appreciation for all art forms, especially live music. It’s her favorite way to step out of “Human Doing” mode and just be.

🐾 Grounding with Bowie: When she isn’t in the office, you’ll find her exploring, hiking, and skiing with her dog, Bowie. (He’s the ultimate co-regulator!) 🐕🏔️

Dr. Tali specializes in helping kids, teens, and families move from “surviving” to “thriving.” We are so lucky to have her adventurous heart and clinical mind at IBH!

03/10/2026

It only takes ONE.

When a family goes through a major stressor—like divorce or a high-conflict co-parenting dynamic—the fear that we are “messing up our kids” can be overwhelming.

But as Dr. Karalynn Royster explains in this clip, the research is clear: It takes just one secure, loving, and consistent adult to buffer the impact of that stress. 🧠🛡️

You cannot control your ex.
You cannot control the legal timeline.
You cannot always control how your child reacts in the moment.

But you can control your own nervous system. When you show up as a , you are providing the steady ground your child needs to navigate the storm. That connection is what they carry with them. 🔄⚓️

🎙️ Catch the full episode on divorce and co-parenting with Dr. Karalynn Royster on the Kids These Days podcast! Link in bio.

03/10/2026

Connection isn’t just a feeling—it’s a neurological state. ⚓️🧠

Every child has an internal “litmus test” for their relationship with their parents. They are constantly asking: Am I loved? Am I seen? Am I heard? When the answer is “Yes,” their nervous system relaxes, moving them out of “Survival Brain” and into their “Smart Brain.” But how do we communicate that answer effectively? 🔄

At IBH, we use three clinical “anchors” to build that Secure Base:

1️⃣ Labeled Praise (To feel LOVED): Instead of a generic “Good job,” try “I love how patiently you’re waiting.” It tells them exactly what you value in their being, not just their doing.

2️⃣ Behavior Descriptions (To feel SEEN): “You’re putting the blue block on top of the red one.” This acts as a mirror, showing them that you are fully present and noticing their world.

3️⃣ Reflections (To feel HEARD): When they say “Look at my tower!” and you repeat “You built a tall tower!” you are validating their communication.

The Shift: Move from being a “Manager” who directs the play to an Anchor who appreciates the child. ⚓️✨

03/09/2026

The Reassurance Trap: Why “rescuing” might be fueling the anxiety. ⚓️🛑

When our kids are anxious, they often look for a “Life Vest”—those repetitive, reassurance-seeking questions like “Are you sure it’s okay?” or “What if X happens?”

As parents, our “Manager” part wants to fix the discomfort immediately. We tend to slide into one of two extremes:

❌ The Protective Mode: We over-accommodate. We say, “I promise nothing will happen,” or “You don’t have to go.” This gives instant relief, but it tells the Survival Brain that the world is indeed dangerous and they can’t handle it.

❌ The Demanding Mode: we become the Rigid Ruler. We say, “Just do it,” or “You’re being dramatic.” This leaves the child feeling “flooded” and alone in their fear.

The Middle Path: The Supportive Statement. ⚓️✨

Supportive statements allow us to be a Secure Base. We validate the feeling AND maintain the expectation.
“I can see your brain is telling you a scary story right now, AND I know you have the tools to navigate this.”

It’s about moving from “Human Doing” (fixing the problem) to Human Being (anchoring the relationship while they do the hard thing). 🔄

Check out episode Episode 3 from the Kids These Days podcast for more about breaking the anxiety cycle! Link in bio.

03/06/2026

A 100% guarantee for every parent. 🔄✨

Spoiler alert: You are going to make mistakes. Your kids are going to make mistakes.

As Sara Nudd, PMHNP explains, no matter how much we prep, read, or practice, “mistakes happen.” 📉 But here is the coolest part about the Inside-Out approach: Mistakes are just information.

When we miss the mark, we have a massive opportunity for Repair. We can look back, learn what our nervous system needed, and try a different path next time.

The “Smart Brain” doesn’t fear mistakes—it uses them as a bridge to deeper connection.

Stop performing for the Gold Star and start embracing the “messy middle” of being a flawed, wonderful Human Being.

🎧 New Episode Alert: Stop trying to “out-run” the struggle and start leaning into the support. Full episode with Sara Nudd, PMHNP available now! Link in bio!

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Denver, CO
80204

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