If you’re the parent of a teen, you may have had moments where you offered what felt like solid, thoughtful advice—only to be met with eye rolls, silence, or an emotional blow-up. You might find yourself thinking, “I’m just trying to help—why isn’t this working?”
In a world that moves at the speed of notifications, mindfulness has become more than a trend—it’s a return to our natural rhythm. Mindfulness is the simple act of being present: paying attention to what’s happening in the moment without judgment. It’s simple, yet powerful in transforming the mind and body.
Happy new year from the staff at The Center for Mindfulness and CBT! As we step into 2026, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the tools, supports, and resources that made a meaningful impact over the past year.
One of the most painful realities of working in mental health is knowing how many people want help and can’t get it. Barriers like limited access to trained providers, long waitlists, cost, geography, and stigma mean that effective treatment remains out of reach for far too many.
Recent research shared by the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) highlights this gap clearly: approximately 95% of people with OCD are not receiving the most effective treatment. For individuals with body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), such as skin picking and hair pulling, the number is likely even higher.
Why do bad things happen to good people? This question is commonly asked by those faced with a traumatic experience and can be accompanied by a crisis of faith in one’s chosen spiritual alignment or in humanity overall. As children, we’re taught that if we work hard and follow the rules, we’ll be rewarded: a cognitive bias sometimes referred to as the Just World Fallacy.
Parenting is one of the most meaningful, and challenging, roles we can have. From tantrums to big feelings, bedtime battles to sibling rivalry, it’s easy to feel unsure of what your child needs or how to respond in the moment. Many parents come to therapy feeling exhausted, worried they’re “messing up,” or unsure how to connect with their child during tough times.
