Kim Sullivan's DBT of Elk Grove

Happy Father's Day to all of the amazing dads, grandpas, and father figures!

Today we honor those who have served. #memorialday #memorialday #memorialday2020

Happy Mother's Day to all of our beautiful Mothers!

Happy Earth Day!

Although many of us are not celebrating Easter as we usually would, enjoy yourself and have a blessed Easter.

#Createhappiness wherever you are. #behappy #internationaldayofhappiness #choosehappiness

Wishing you all a safe #StPatricksDay!

Celebrating all of the inspirational women in our lives! Happy International Women's Day!

Kindness starts with just one compliment. #RAK #RandomActsofKindnessDay

Validation is demonstrating empathy and understanding of someone’s situation and emotions. Showing empathy involves indicating that you fully understand what another person is going through by acknowledging their feelings and their opinions. It is not necessary to agree with them. Treat their experience as valid for them. People want to feel connected and they want to know that someone else understands them. Validation communicates this through non-judgmental acceptance of their current situation. https://www.kimsullivanmft.com/dont-try-to-fix-it/

Happy #ValentinesDay!

Sometimes it is hard to stay assertive when the other person is being aggressive. It is easy to get pulled into their game. We find ourselves taking things personally and responding defensively after being verbally attacked by the other person. We might retaliate and attack them back. Don’t let it in. If someone insults you or criticizes you, don’t let it in. Their opinions do not control you. Our society has become increasingly judgmental, so don’t let it in. https://www.kimsullivanmft.com/staying-assertive/

Assertiveness is about speaking up in a manner that shows respect for both ourselves and the other person. It is important that we engage with the other person without aggressive language such as blaming, criticizing, or insulting them. Speaking assertively requires practice. It may seem intimidating and risky initially, but it becomes easier as the skill is honed. https://www.kimsullivanmft.com/assertiveness-toolbox/