The Insight League

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚 With everything going on in the world, it can be difficult and overwhelming to find ways to protect your peace of mind. Remember that you may not be able to to everything to solve the big problems we’re all facing, but you can do something to contribute good to the world.

Original post: May 11, 2022

Dialectics: two seemingly opposite and paradoxical statements that are both true at the same time! 😱

This is a core concept of DBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, which is an evidence-based treatment for people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, but I think works for anybody.

By validating two opposite truths at the same time, we’re validating the mix of feelings behind those truths. And that validation can be the key to unlocking increased self-esteem, internal motivation, and deeper connections with others. 💥



Original post from January 26, 2022

Original post from January 2023, this still gives me hope when I look outside and see “nothing” on the trees, and remind me to consider my energy when taking on a task.

How about a little love for yourself this Valentine’s Day? Those times when we think we’ve failed are when we need to love ourselves the most, and remind ourselves that we are good people worthy of love, even if we make human errors.

It’s also a good time to check our expectations at the door. Who told you that you didn’t deserve love just because you’ve gotten rejected or didn’t accomplish everything you wanted to get done? Are these standards unreasonable? These external sources of validation are nothing but false gods. You are good and worthy just as you are! 💥

(This post is originally from 2022—Did you know you could reuse old posts? Now I know, and I also organized all my old posts into folders so I can find them easily. I made some graphics that I’m really proud of and am excited to share again! That goal to post more content just became much easier 🙌)

One of my goals for 2026 was to post more content here, but when the news the first week of the year is so bleak, there’s not much else to say besides this.

I’ve had to remind myself to get offline a few times this week. Do what you can and then know when to stop. We will get through things together.

This appreciation post is all about Hannah Wingo! Hannah has been with us for two years, and is a seasoned clinician who is passionate about her work. She loves working with teens and provides trauma-informed care.

ORIGIN STORY: Katherine + therapy = Katherapy! 💥