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A mental health disorder characterised by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life. Possible causes include a combination of biological, psychological and social sources of distress. Increasingly, research suggests that these factors may cause changes in brain function, including altered activity of certain neural circuits in the brain. Our therapists  at PVD Psychological Associates are ready to support your therapy process! https://www.pvdpsych.com/what-we-treat.html

Binge Eating Disorder Individuals with Binge Eating Disorder engage in recurrent episodes of binge eating, often secretly and often at night, without engaging in any compensatory behaviors. CBT, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness have all been shown to successfully treat Binge Eating Disorder. https://www.pvdpsych.com/eatingdisorderstreatment.html

Using DBT To Cope During COVID-19 ​Generally speaking, everyone does best with structure and a schedule of some sort. This is one of the reasons why the COVID-19 Crisis has had such a negative impact on daily functioning. Our worlds have been turned upside down and everything that organized our day-to-day existence is no more. It is essential to find ways to create structure for yourself during this time and utilizing skills from DBT to regulate your emotions and manage distress can help! Accumulate Positives Build Mastery Cope Ahead Fitness https://www.pvdpsych.com/covid-19-resources.html

How to Keep Yourself Calm During Tough Times Going through tough times is a part of life. Life can feel like a challenging maze sometimes where you are left with difficult options, which might make you feel unfocused, overwhelmed, and helpless. Start dealing with this stress by finding immediate relief from emotional distress. Learn to deal with your emotions to ease some of your inner conflict and distress. Accept that tough times happen to all of us. These strategies will help you feel stronger, more empowered, and ready to deal with future challenges. Staying Calm in the Moment Try breathing exercises Try taking a hot shower Do some light stretching Experiment with tapping Try visualization exercises Make a keepsake box with things to remind you to be strong Remember to reward yourself Your Health And Safety Is Our Priority. Offering Online Therapy Now www.pvdpsych.com

Couples frequently seek treatment at  PVD Psychological Associates  to work on improving communication, conflict resolution, financial difficulties, and sexual issues. All of our therapists  treat all diagnoses, each with specialized training in areas such as LGBTQIA concerns, eating disorders, college mental health, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. Everyone on our team is trained in evidence based therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy. Some of us have specialized training in other therapies such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and internal family systems therapy (IFS). https://www.pvdpsych.com/couples-and-relationship-difficulties.html

BOOSTING YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM AGAINST CORONAVIRUS: HOW TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INFECTION? The coronavirus presents many uncertainties, and none of us can completely eliminate our risk of getting infected with COVID-19. Nevertheless, one thing we can do is eat as healthily as possible. In addition to the well-known personal hygiene and preventive measures against the new coronavirus (COVID-19), we can also follow some simple recommendations regarding our nutrition that strengthen our immune system and could better prepare us for an epidemic for in which the virus rapidly spreads to many people within a short period of time. What to do: Make sure to be sufficiently hydrated with  2–3 liters of water consumed throughout the day.  If you come to drink water because you are thirsty, this means that you are already dehydrated. 2.  Rest regularly and  sleep at least 7–8 hours daily. 3. Exercise  but non-exhaustively, e.g. a half-hour walk, 3 day...

PVD Psych strives to help clients meet their goals for therapy, and help them live their lives in a way that’s aligned with their core values. What services does your practice offer? PVD Psych  is a private psychology practice on the East Side of Providence, Rhode Island offering individual, couples, and family therapy across the lifespan. Our mission is to provide the greater Rhode Island area with exceptional therapy, offering evidence-based treatment by a team of highly trained therapists. We also offer online therapy in RI, MA, and NY. PVD Psych is a LGBTQIA Affirming practice, and is one of few Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island LGBTQ Safe Zone certified providers. We strongly believe that everyone has the right to safe, respectful and affirming, high quality care. We understand that every individual client, session, and situation is unique. Our therapists utilize evidence-based therapy techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behav...