Sarah McGrath-LPC, MSCE, Psy. Examiner & Cert. Grief Counselor

04/04/2026

Ummm ya. And then they’ll be in therapy as an adult trying to unpack years of suppressed emotions, self doubt and fear.

A child who’s shamed for telling the truth will stop confiding in you. Not because they don’t care, but because it no longer feels safe.

Every mistake is a chance to teach repair, not rejection.

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04/04/2026

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04/04/2026

Amen!

Anger isn’t the problem.
What we’ve learned to do with it is.

For many of us, raising our voice was modelled, repeated, and reinforced —
until it became the automatic response.

But that doesn’t make it fixed.

Because every time you feel it rise and choose not to act on it in the same way…
something shifts.

Not instantly. But steadily.
You’re interrupting a pattern
and building a different one in its place.

And over time,
what once felt automatic
starts to feel like a choice. ❤️

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04/04/2026

Yep! So proud of YOUR progress and hard work to make positive change💙

I am officially declaring this snail the mascot for anyone who feels like they are falling behind. Even if it takes a long time your progress is still progress. I am incredibly proud of you.

04/04/2026

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03/17/2026

If you or someone you know is looking for resources for mental health or substance use challenges, help is available.

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03/17/2026

Yes pls!

03/17/2026

DBTSkills : Distress Tolerance.
HALT is a preventive Distress Tolerance skill in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) used to reduce vulnerability to intense emotions and impulsivity.

It is an acronym for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired, acting as a self-check to address physical or emotional needs before reacting in a crisis.

H.A.L.T. (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) is primarily associated with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).

DBT Therapists sometimes informally incorporate it into DBT because it fits well with DBT concepts like:

Emotion regulation

Reducing vulnerability to emotional dysregulation

Self-care and body awareness.