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At LiftWell, we’re dedicated to providing thoughtful insights, expert guidance, and compassionate support on the journey to mental health and eating disorder recovery. Our blog is a space where we explore topics that matter—offering education, encouragement, and practical tools to help individuals, families, professionals, and communities navigate the complexities of healing.

We hope the content you find here informs, inspires, and empowers. Each post weaves together valuable perspectives, offering threads of insight that connect clinical expertise with the lived experience of recovery. Our goal is to create a resource that fosters understanding, sparks meaningful conversations, and supports growth in every aspect of mental health and well-being.


Breaking the Mold: 4 Ways RO-DBT Opens the Door to Connection and Change
Fiona LaRosa-Waters Fiona LaRosa-Waters

Breaking the Mold: 4 Ways RO-DBT Opens the Door to Connection and Change

When it comes to therapy, most people are familiar with approaches that address emotional dysregulation—helping individuals manage overwhelming feelings and impulsive behaviors. But what about those who feel the opposite? Individuals who pride themselves on control and self-discipline but find that their perfectionism, rigidity, or emotional restraint leads to disconnection and isolation?

That’s where Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) comes in. Developed by Dr. Thomas Lynch, RO-DBT is designed for people whose emotional overcontrol limits their ability to connect with others and live authentically. If you’re curious about how this groundbreaking therapy works, here are four key things to know.

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Understanding Collective Trauma: Healing Together as a Community
Chris Hill Chris Hill

Understanding Collective Trauma: Healing Together as a Community

Collective trauma, a profound psychological impact experienced by a group of people due to a shared catastrophic event, reshapes societies in visible and invisible ways. From natural disasters to pandemics and social injustices to political events, such events leave deep imprints not only on individuals but also on the social fabric of communities.

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