Lakes DBT Center

06/15/2026

You’re always on edge. Rest feels uncomfortable. You struggle to feel joy. You’re constantly exhausted. You prioritize safety over everything. These are more than personality traits—they can be signs your nervous system has been stuck in survival mode for too long. When your body believes it must stay alert, it becomes difficult to relax, trust, or fully experience peace.

Survival mode is not a weakness; it’s a protective response. But long-term, it can drain your energy and disconnect you from yourself. Recognizing these signs is the first step toward learning how to feel safe again.

06/13/2026

Letting go does not mean forgetting. It does not mean pretending something didn’t matter. Releasing what hurt you means choosing peace over resentment, growth over stagnation, and boundaries over self-betrayal.

You can acknowledge the pain, learn from it, and still move forward without carrying it forever. Healing is not about erasing your story—it’s about refusing to let it control your future.

06/08/2026

Did you catch Lakes Center’s May Newsletter?
We explain what “Brainspotting” is and discuss how to prioritize mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month. We also share Lakes Center news and a few mental health tips!
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04/28/2026

Research show vast mental health benefits of digital detox and reduced smartphone usage

04/27/2026

Lakes Center’s April Newsletter is live!
We discuss the “Remarkable Benefits of Digital Detox,” share “Building Healthy Habits that Support your Mental Health,” Lakes Center news, and as always, a few mental health tips!
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03/27/2026

Lakes Center’s March Newsletter is live!
We honor pioneering women in psychology and psychiatry, discuss why being “untraditional” is so stressful for women, Lakes Center news, and as always, a few mental health tips!
https://conta.cc/40ZakgR

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03/11/2026

Therapy isn’t about being “fixed” or told what to do. It’s a collaborative space to understand patterns, build skills, and feel supported, without judgment or pressure to have it all figured out.

03/09/2026

3 Signs Your Stress Is Turning Into Burnout

Burnout doesn’t always arrive suddenly. Often, it builds quietly over time as stress goes unaddressed. Here are three common signs your mind and body may be asking for support:

Persistent exhaustion: Feeling drained even after rest, with low energy that doesn’t seem to improve.
•Emotional numbness: Feeling disconnected, indifferent, or “checked out” from things that once mattered.
Overwhelm from small tasks: Everyday responsibilities begin to feel unusually heavy or unmanageable.

Noticing these signs early can help you pause, reset, and seek the care you deserve, before burnout deepens.

03/03/2026

You Deserve Care on Good Days and Hard Ones

Mental health isn’t only important when things feel difficult. You deserve support, self-care, and kindness on both your brightest and darkest days. Nurturing yourself consistently helps build resilience and long-term wellbeing.

03/01/2026

Stress and burnout don’t just affect the mind, they impact the body, too. Persistent tension, fatigue, headaches, and digestive issues can all be signs that your emotional load is too heavy.

Understanding the mind–body connection is the first step to caring for both.