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Here at "...are we okay?" we gather and share articles, guides, and stories with the same flair and finesse as your chicest friend who knows just where to find the city’s hidden spots. Whether you’re seeking wisdom on navigating personal challenges, looking to transform your mindset, or just in need of a little emotional tune-up, we’ve got something for you.

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  • Building Resilience: How to Bounce Back from Challenges
    by Madelaine Ellberger on March 12, 2025 at 6:25 pm

    Resilience is the ability to recover from challenges and adapt to difficult situations. It’s a skill that can be nurtured and developed over time. Life can present many types of setbacks, whether in the workplace, within our personal growth, or in our relationships, and these challenges can profoundly impact our self-esteem and belief in ourselves. The post Building Resilience: How to Bounce Back from Challenges appeared first on downtownbehavioralwellness.com.

  • Managing Conflicts at Work: Tips for Young Professionals
    by Madelaine Ellberger on February 26, 2025 at 5:37 pm

    Navigating workplace conflicts is a difficult but essential skill for young professionals. New studies show that time and energy spent on workplace disagreements has doubled since 2008. Disagreements and misunderstandings are natural in any collaborative environment, but how you handle them can significantly influence your career growth and professional relationships. Learning to comfortably manage workplace The post Managing Conflicts at Work: Tips for Young Professionals appeared first on downtownbehavioralwellness.com.

  • Unlocking Efficiency: How DBT Skills Can Transform Your Daily Life
    by Madelaine Ellberger on February 19, 2025 at 5:57 pm

    Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a structured therapeutic approach designed to help individuals manage emotions, navigate relationships, and make balanced decisions. The core tenants of DBT are mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. These skills can serve as a guide to unlocking efficiency in work and home life, helping people handle life’s challenges The post Unlocking Efficiency: How DBT Skills Can Transform Your Daily Life appeared first on downtownbehavioralwellness.com.

  • Understanding the Impact of Winter on Mental Health
    by Madelaine Ellberger on February 13, 2025 at 8:00 am

    Winter can bring up different emotions for everyone. For some, it’s a cozy time of year filled with holidays and relaxation, but for others, the colder months bring challenges that can affect mental health. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that typically occurs during the fall and winter months when daylight hours The post Understanding the Impact of Winter on Mental Health appeared first on downtownbehavioralwellness.com.

  • Signs of Burnout and How to Address It
    by Madelaine Ellberger on February 5, 2025 at 5:43 pm

    Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged and excessive stress. It often creeps in gradually, leaving individuals feeling drained, overwhelmed, and disconnected from their usual sense of purpose or joy. Burnout can manifest in various ways, affecting how we think, feel, and act. Understanding the signs of burnout and The post Signs of Burnout and How to Address It appeared first on downtownbehavioralwellness.com.

Meet Your Hosts

Madelaine Ellberger, PhD, LCSW and Jennifer Teplin, LCSW have nearly two decades of combined clinical experience and a decade-long friendship. They’ve traded the therapy couch for the mic to bring you …Are We Okay?, a weekly podcast with stories, experiences, clinical knowledge, and connection. Because it’s time to talk about talk therapy. 

xo,
Maddy
& Jen

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