Busy Bee Therapy, LLC

06/04/2026

As both a therapist and a parent, this short PSA episode from Crime Ju**ie really got my attention.

AI technology has become powerful enough that scammers can now clone voices and create convincing images to make it appear that a loved one is in danger. In some cases, families have received frantic phone calls that sound exactly like their child or family member, only to discover it was part of a scam designed to extort money.

One of the simplest things families can do right now is establish a "safe word" or "safe phrase" that only the people in your inner circle would know. Our family has had one since our kids were little. Originally, it was a way to protect them if someone ever tried to pick them up and claimed Mom or Dad sent them because of an emergency. Now that our kids are older, have phones, social media, and their own digital footprint, that same safe word has taken on a whole new purpose.

No one ever thinks they'll be the target of a scam like this until it happens. A five-minute conversation with your family today could save you a lot of fear, confusion, and potentially money down the road.

Better to be prepared than assume it could never happen to you.

Check out this important Crime Ju**ie PSA episode:

WARNING: AI Voice Cloning and Virtual Kidnappings
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A call from someone you love in crisis is terrifying enough - but what if the voice begging for help isn’t really them? We break down how AI voice cloning is fueling virtual kidnapping scams, why panic is the weapon scammers count on, and the one conversation your family should have before the ph....

06/02/2026

Today I had the chance to attend the open house for Oak Ridge Recovery, and I couldn't be more excited for my dear friend, Danielle Fanopoulos, and the incredible team she has assembled.

I've known Danielle for years, and one of the things I admire most about her is that she has always cared deeply about doing what is best for the people she serves, even when it isn't the easiest or most profitable path. That heart and commitment are evident in every aspect of Oak Ridge Recovery.

What impressed me most is their whole-person approach to treatment. Recovery is rarely just about one issue. It touches every part of a person's life, and Oak Ridge Recovery recognizes that lasting healing requires addressing the physical, emotional, psychological, and relational aspects of well-being. Their focus is on providing individualized, high-quality care rather than simply moving large numbers of people through a program.

As mental health professionals, we know that the Treasure Valley desperately needs more treatment options that are both clinically sound and genuinely compassionate. Oak Ridge Recovery fills an important gap in our community, and I am thrilled to see a program built on integrity, connection, and a true commitment to helping people heal.

They are now open and accepting clients and work with commercial insurance plans as well as TRICARE.

Congratulations, Danielle! I know how much time, energy, sacrifice, and heart went into bringing this vision to life. The Treasure Valley is fortunate to have Oak Ridge Recovery, and I have no doubt that countless individuals and families will benefit from the care and hope you are bringing to our community. ❤️

05/29/2026

Powerful. No words. 😔🤎

*Trigger warning about sexual violence. Watch with care.
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05/28/2026

You answer one email. Then another. Then check a notification. Your child asks a question. You say ""in a minute"" without looking up.

That is phubbing. Phone snubbing. And the research is devastating.

A 2023 meta analysis of over 50,000 families found that parental phubbing increases serious child behavior problems by 2.5 times. Not small. Not subtle. Two and a half times more aggression, emotional outbursts, and attention seeking behavior.

Here is why. Children learn how to attach and regulate by watching your face. Your eyes. Your expression. Your response time. When your phone consistently wins that attention battle, their nervous system learns something painful. I am less important than the glowing rectangle.

That is not abstraction. That is daily experience repeated thousands of times.

The term digital orphans is not hyperbole. It describes children who live in the same house as their parents but receive fragmented, inconsistent, distracted attention. Their needs are met physically. But emotionally, they are competing with a device for eye contact.

The solution is not guilt. It is boundaries. Phone free zones. The dinner table. The car ride home. The first ten minutes after school. Your child does not need perfection. They need you to look up.

Put the phone down before they stop asking.

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05/26/2026

Today, we remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Memorial Day

At Busy Bee Therapy, we also recognize that holidays like this can bring up many different emotions. For some, it is a day of gratitude and connection. For others, it may bring grief, loss, trauma memories, loneliness, or complicated family experiences. All of those reactions are valid.

As you move through today, we hope you are gentle with yourself and the people around you. Take time to rest, connect, reflect, laugh, grieve, unplug, or simply breathe outside for a moment if you can.

And to the military families, veterans, and loved ones carrying the memory of someone lost, we are holding space for you today. ❤️

– Busy Bee Therapy 🐝

05/25/2026

🌻 Adult DBT Skills Group Openings at Busy Bee Therapy 🌻

Life can feel exhausting when emotions are intense, stress feels constant, relationships feel hard, or coping skills just aren’t working the way you want them to anymore.

DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) is one of the most researched and effective treatments available for helping people build practical skills to better manage emotions, navigate relationships, tolerate distress, and create meaningful change in everyday life.

We currently offer two Adult DBT Skills Group options:

✨ Monday Evening Virtual Group
🗓 Begins June 8th

✨ Tuesday Evening In-Person Group (Boise)
🗓 Begins June 2nd
⚠ Currently full with a waitlist

These groups are:
✔ Evidence-based
✔ Run to DBT fidelity
✔ Structured and skills-focused
✔ Designed to complement individual therapy

Skills taught include:
🧠 Mindfulness
🧠 Distress Tolerance
🧠 Emotion Regulation
🧠 Interpersonal Effectiveness

DBT Skills Groups may be helpful for adults struggling with:
• Anxiety and chronic overwhelm
• Emotional sensitivity
• Stress and burnout
• Difficulty setting boundaries
• Relationship conflict
• Impulsive or reactive behaviors
• Feeling stuck in painful or repetitive patterns

This is a structured skills-training group rather than a traditional process group, meaning participants are not expected to share deeply personal details in front of others. Many people find DBT helpful simply because they want healthier ways to cope, communicate, and function more effectively in daily life.

✅ Several major insurance plans accepted
✅ Self-pay available
✅ Orientation session required before joining

For more information or to inquire about joining:
📧 [email protected]
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05/23/2026

Suicidality is often not dramatic or hysterical. Be aware. Show care. ❤️
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05/19/2026

If roles were reversed

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05/18/2026

Positive experiences are important, esp in the darkest struggles and should not be contingent on anything outside of our control. To be effective parents, we need to take care of ourselves to take care of our kids (and anyone else who depends on us). It's okay to experience joy during times of pain or grief. It's even more important to know it's possible in the first place.

Focus on filling yourself up. You can't give from an empty well.


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05/13/2026

☀️ Summer is almost here… and honestly? It’s a GREAT time to build skills that actually make life easier.

Busy Bee Therapy currently has openings in all THREE DBT Skills Groups beginning in June!

Whether you’re struggling with overwhelming emotions, anxiety, conflict in relationships, impulsivity, burnout, or just feeling stuck in the same patterns over and over, DBT gives practical, evidence-based skills that help people create meaningful change in real life.

🧠 DBT Skills can help with:
✨ Emotion regulation
✨ Anxiety & stress management
✨ Boundaries & communication
✨ Reducing emotional overwhelm
✨ Distress tolerance
✨ Relationship conflict
✨ Parenting support
✨ Building a life that feels more manageable and fulfilling

CURRENT GROUP OPTIONS:

🌻 Adult Virtual DBT Skills Group
Mondays | 6:00pm MST
Available to adults located in:
📍 Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Florida, Michigan, and Vermont

🌻 Adult In-Person DBT Skills Group
Tuesdays | 5:45pm
📍 Boise, Idaho

🌻 Adolescent + Caregiver DBT Skills Group
Thursdays | 5:30pm
📍 Boise, Idaho
(Teen + one caregiver attend together)

✅ Most major insurance plans accepted
✅ Self-pay options available
✅ Orientation required before joining
✅ You do NOT need to have me as your individual therapist to participate

DBT is one of the most researched and effective treatments available for improving emotional functioning and coping skills, and summer can be an amazing time to start building a stronger foundation before fall stress ramps back up.

If you’d like more information or want to schedule an orientation session, feel free to message me or email me at [email protected] 💛