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These are Diagnoses, Not Adjectives: BPD
Borderline Personality Disorder, or BPD, has become one of the most misused and highly stigmatized labels being thrown around today. In this video, Clinical Intern Abriana Vail lays out the real story about:
What Borderline Personality Disorder actually is,
Why being diagnosed (or labeled) with BPD can contribute to unique experiences of isolation and loneliness, and
The fact that BPD is highly treatable with the right supports in place.

Abriana Vail
6 days ago1 min read


What to Expect in Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP)
Exposure therapy can sound intimidating or even scary, but ERP is a heavily research-backed treatment method in which clients' consent is paramount. Here's a breakdown of what to expect.

Katie Davin
Oct 164 min read


Developmentally Appropriate or ADHD? Understanding the Difference
One of today’s biggest parenting questions is: “Is this normal for my child’s age, or could it be ADHD?” It’s an important question, and one without a simple yes or no answer.

Lexi Lehman
Oct 93 min read


Meet RFC Episode 7
Meet Christopher Henson in the latest installment of Meet RFC!

Redfish Counseling
Oct 21 min read


Meet RFC Episode 6
Meet Emily Smith-Aldrich in the latest installment of Meet RFC!

Redfish Counseling
Sep 251 min read


101 Glimmers of Hope: Small Things to Stay For
When life hurts, “things will get better” can feel impossible to believe. But hope is not a switch to be flipped on, rather, it lies in the beauty of moments ahead that you haven’t yet experienced.

Lexi Lehman
Sep 45 min read


What is Play Therapy?
What does play therapy look like? Lexi Lehman, LCMHCA explains what to expect, how play can provide insight on how children feel, and how both children and their support system can benefit.

Lexi Lehman
Aug 210 min read


Homesick Blues
Homesickness is a grief response to changes in your surroundings and routine. It is most commonly experienced during the first year of college, though it can surface at any point in your college career and even beyond. It is a completely natural reaction to a major life transition, and while the experience is widely shared, the signs and duration can look different for each person.

Katie Davin
Aug 143 min read


The 7 Dimensions of Wellness: A Guide to Living a More Balanced Life
Balanced wellness is about taking care of multiple parts of ourselves — it touches nearly every part of who we are and how we move throughout the world.

Jenny Smith
Aug 77 min read


These Are Diagnoses, Not Adjectives: Narcissistic Personality Disorder
“Narcissist” has become one of the easiest words to reach for when someone has hurt us. People often use this word to describe relationships where they felt dismissed, blamed, controlled, criticized, manipulated, or emotionally unseen. Having language for that kind of pain can feel validating. But over time, “narcissist” stopped being a clinical word and became a moral judgment.

Abriana Vail
Aug 33 min read
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