As the 2026 calendar year approaches, many of us feel the familiar pressure to reinvent ourselves and put into place resolutions for the year. The idea of “New Year, New Me” pops up everywhere. However, when it comes to mental health, resolutions aren’t about becoming a new person, but instead, they’re about caring for the person you already are. This year, instead of chasing perfection or harsh self-improvement goals, consider exploring resolutions that support emotional wellness, inner peace, and healthier…

The holiday season often brings a mix of joy, connection, and celebration. Yet for many, it can also introduce stress, fatigue, and emotional strain. Balancing family expectations, social gatherings, and personal responsibilities can leave little room for rest and reflection. At Behavioral Wellness Group, we recognize the importance of maintaining emotional wellbeing during this busy time of year. To help you navigate the season with greater ease, here are three key strategies inspired by Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to support emotional balance…

Many of us begin therapy with the hope of feeling more confident. It’s a very natural desire — to feel steady, capable, and less ruled by self-doubt. And…confidence doesn’t usually come first. Often, what we call confidence is a mask we’ve learned to wear when we don’t feel safe inside. True therapeutic growth builds differently. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs reminds us that self-actualization only becomes possible once our basic needs are secure. The path toward emotional healing follows a similar…