MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY

Juniper Healing offers evidence-based, compassionate treatment of trauma, anxiety and related disorders. The name Juniper Healing was inspired by the healing properties and resilience of juniper trees. We believe therapy can help you improve your relationship with yourself, tap into your inner resources, heal, and grow.

Join us on Instagram

Open Enrollment starts November 1st. Swipe if you need support navigating or understanding mental health coverage.🌿

Juniper works with the following insurance companies:
•Aetna
•Blue Cross Blue Shield
•EMI
•Medicaid (traditional, Molina, Select Health, University of Utah)
•Molina
•PEHP
•Select Health
•United Healthcare
•UMR
•University of Utah

Please note that we may be in network with your insurance company but not the specific plan, please see our website www.juniper-healing.com for more details.
In the midst of difficult conversations or interpersonal challenges it’s easy to lose track of your own values and boundaries. The FAST skill helps you maintain self-respect and stay true to who you are, even when things get tough.

FAST stands for:
* Fair: Be fair to yourself and others — no one deserves to be mistreated, including you.
* Appreciate: Appreciate and respect yourself in the situation. Don’t settle for less than you deserve.
* Stick to values: Don’t compromise your core values for the sake of the relationship.
* Truthful: Be honest and straightforward, avoiding exaggerations or lies.

⚖️ Why it matters:
Maintaining your self-respect is crucial to healthy relationships and emotional well-being. When you lose sight of your values or give up too much of yourself, resentment and frustration build. The FAST skill helps you stay grounded, assertive, and true to yourself.

💡 Try this:
Next time you’re in a situation that tests your values or boundaries, ask yourself:
1. Fair: “Am I being treated fairly here? Is this a win-win situation?”
2. Appreciate: “Am I respecting myself and my needs in this interaction?”
3. Stick to values: “Does this align with my core values and what I stand for?”
4. Truthful: “Am I being honest and clear, or am I sugar-coating things to avoid conflict?”

💬 Remember: You don’t have to choose between your own needs and a healthy relationship. By using FAST, you can stay true to yourself while still being compassionate toward others.

#DBTSkillOfTheWeek #FAST #SelfRespect #HealthyBoundaries #InterpersonalEffectiveness #DBTtools #MentalHealthAwareness
Healthy relationships are built on trust, respect, and emotional support. The GIVE skill helps you stay connected while navigating challenges, ensuring that your interactions are positive and effective. It’s all about showing care and consideration for the other person while also standing firm in your own needs.

GIVE stands for:
* Gentle: Be kind, avoid attacks or harsh words.
* Interested: Show that you care about the other person’s thoughts and feelings.
* Validate: Acknowledge and respect the other person’s perspective.
* Easy Manner: Stay calm and relaxed, and avoid becoming defensive.

🌱 Why it matters:
When you approach conversations with a mindset of respect and empathy, it creates a space for both people to feel heard and valued. This strengthens relationships and makes it easier to collaborate and resolve conflicts.

💡 Try this:
The next time you’re having a conversation that could be challenging, try using the GIVE framework:
1. Gentle: “I appreciate you taking the time to talk.”
2. Interested: “I’d like to hear your thoughts on this.”
3. Validate: “I understand that you feel upset, and I can see why that would be frustrating.”
4. Easy Manner: Keep your tone light, your body language open, and your voice steady.
💖 Remember: Giving space for both your perspective and the other person’s helps you stay connected while building mutual respect.

#DBTSkillOfTheWeek #GIVE #HealthyRelationships #EmpathyInAction #InterpersonalEffectiveness #DBTskills #MentalWellness
When you need to ask for something or set a boundary, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or unsure of how to communicate effectively. DEAR MAN is a powerful tool for being clear and assertive without being aggressive or passive.

DEAR is what you do, it stands for:
* Describe: State the facts of the situation.
* Express: Share your feelings about the situation.
* Assert: Clearly ask for what you need or want.
* Reinforce: Explain the positive outcomes for the other person if they help.

MAN is how to do it, it stands for:
* Mindful: Stay focused on your goal and avoid distractions.
* Appear Confident: Use body language and tone that reflect confidence.
* Negotiate: Be willing to give a little to reach a solution.

🎯 Why it matters:
This skill helps you communicate your needs and set boundaries in a way that minimizes conflict and maximizes understanding. It helps ensure that you get what you need without feeling like you’re being pushy or disrespectful.

💡 Try this:
Next time you need something from someone, use the DEAR MAN framework:
1. Describe: “I’ve noticed that our meetings are often running late.”
2. Express: “This makes me feel frustrated because I have other commitments.”
3. Assert: “I’d like us to start the meetings on time.”
4. Reinforce: “If we can start on time, I’ll feel more focused and we can finish on schedule.”
5. Mindful: Stay on track, don’t get sidetracked by other points.
6. Appear Confident: Keep a calm voice and strong posture.
7. Negotiate: “Would you be willing to adjust the schedule slightly to accommodate everyone?”

✨ Remember: You have a right to express your needs and set boundaries with respect and clarity. It’s all about being firm and kind.

#DBTSkillOfTheWeek #DEARMAN #InterpersonalEffectiveness #SettingBoundaries #EffectiveCommunication #DBTtools #MentalHealthMatters
Here’s a DBT breakdown of communication styles. This is a a helpful place to start when we are struggling to say what we need without shutting down or blowing up and can support us in understanding how to start asking for what we want while respecting others.

There are 3 main types of communication:
🔹 Passive:  You ignore your own needs to avoid conflict. You stay quiet, go along, and hope things get better.
😶 The cost? Resentment, disconnection, and unmet needs.
🔹 Aggressive:  You push your needs at others, using blame, force, or intensity.
😠 The cost? Damaged trust and defensive reactions.
🔹 Assertive:  You clearly express your needs and listen to theirs. You ask directly, negotiate respectfully, and stay grounded in your values.
🙂 The result? Self-respect + mutual understanding.

Healthy communication isn’t about getting your way—it’s about getting real, staying kind, and standing firm.

DBT interpersonal skills teach us to:
✔️ Know what you want
✔️ Ask for it clearly
✔️ Find out what they want
✔️ Say no without guilt
✔️ Act in line with your values—not fear or pressure

#DBT #Assertiveness #Boundaries #MentalHealthTips #CommunicationSkills #SelfRespect #EmotionalWellness #TherapyTools

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."

Chinese Proverb

You do not just wake up and become the butterfly, growth is a process.

Rupi Kaur

The best way out is always through."

Robert Frost

1600 W 2200 S West Valley, UT

therapy@juniper-healing.com

385-501-5420

JUNIPER HEALING

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL SESSIONS AVAILABLE

INSURANCE & CASH PAY ACCEPTED

JUNIPER HEALING

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL SESSIONS AVAILABLE

INSURANCE & CASH PAY ACCEPTED

Juniper Healing offers evidence-based, compassionate treatment of trauma, anxiety and related disorders. The name Juniper Healing was inspired by the healing properties and resilience of juniper trees. We believe therapy can help you improve your relationship with yourself, tap into your inner resources, heal, and grow.

Juniper Healing offers evidence-based, compassionate treatment of trauma, anxiety and related disorders. The name Juniper Healing was inspired by the healing properties and resilience of juniper trees. We believe therapy can help you improve your relationship with yourself, tap into your inner resources, heal, and grow.

Join us on Instagram

Open Enrollment starts November 1st. Swipe if you need support navigating or understanding mental health coverage.🌿

Juniper works with the following insurance companies:
•Aetna
•Blue Cross Blue Shield
•EMI
•Medicaid (traditional, Molina, Select Health, University of Utah)
•Molina
•PEHP
•Select Health
•United Healthcare
•UMR
•University of Utah

Please note that we may be in network with your insurance company but not the specific plan, please see our website www.juniper-healing.com for more details.
In the midst of difficult conversations or interpersonal challenges it’s easy to lose track of your own values and boundaries. The FAST skill helps you maintain self-respect and stay true to who you are, even when things get tough.

FAST stands for:
* Fair: Be fair to yourself and others — no one deserves to be mistreated, including you.
* Appreciate: Appreciate and respect yourself in the situation. Don’t settle for less than you deserve.
* Stick to values: Don’t compromise your core values for the sake of the relationship.
* Truthful: Be honest and straightforward, avoiding exaggerations or lies.

⚖️ Why it matters:
Maintaining your self-respect is crucial to healthy relationships and emotional well-being. When you lose sight of your values or give up too much of yourself, resentment and frustration build. The FAST skill helps you stay grounded, assertive, and true to yourself.

💡 Try this:
Next time you’re in a situation that tests your values or boundaries, ask yourself:
1. Fair: “Am I being treated fairly here? Is this a win-win situation?”
2. Appreciate: “Am I respecting myself and my needs in this interaction?”
3. Stick to values: “Does this align with my core values and what I stand for?”
4. Truthful: “Am I being honest and clear, or am I sugar-coating things to avoid conflict?”

💬 Remember: You don’t have to choose between your own needs and a healthy relationship. By using FAST, you can stay true to yourself while still being compassionate toward others.

#DBTSkillOfTheWeek #FAST #SelfRespect #HealthyBoundaries #InterpersonalEffectiveness #DBTtools #MentalHealthAwareness
Healthy relationships are built on trust, respect, and emotional support. The GIVE skill helps you stay connected while navigating challenges, ensuring that your interactions are positive and effective. It’s all about showing care and consideration for the other person while also standing firm in your own needs.

GIVE stands for:
* Gentle: Be kind, avoid attacks or harsh words.
* Interested: Show that you care about the other person’s thoughts and feelings.
* Validate: Acknowledge and respect the other person’s perspective.
* Easy Manner: Stay calm and relaxed, and avoid becoming defensive.

🌱 Why it matters:
When you approach conversations with a mindset of respect and empathy, it creates a space for both people to feel heard and valued. This strengthens relationships and makes it easier to collaborate and resolve conflicts.

💡 Try this:
The next time you’re having a conversation that could be challenging, try using the GIVE framework:
1. Gentle: “I appreciate you taking the time to talk.”
2. Interested: “I’d like to hear your thoughts on this.”
3. Validate: “I understand that you feel upset, and I can see why that would be frustrating.”
4. Easy Manner: Keep your tone light, your body language open, and your voice steady.
💖 Remember: Giving space for both your perspective and the other person’s helps you stay connected while building mutual respect.

#DBTSkillOfTheWeek #GIVE #HealthyRelationships #EmpathyInAction #InterpersonalEffectiveness #DBTskills #MentalWellness
When you need to ask for something or set a boundary, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or unsure of how to communicate effectively. DEAR MAN is a powerful tool for being clear and assertive without being aggressive or passive.

DEAR is what you do, it stands for:
* Describe: State the facts of the situation.
* Express: Share your feelings about the situation.
* Assert: Clearly ask for what you need or want.
* Reinforce: Explain the positive outcomes for the other person if they help.

MAN is how to do it, it stands for:
* Mindful: Stay focused on your goal and avoid distractions.
* Appear Confident: Use body language and tone that reflect confidence.
* Negotiate: Be willing to give a little to reach a solution.

🎯 Why it matters:
This skill helps you communicate your needs and set boundaries in a way that minimizes conflict and maximizes understanding. It helps ensure that you get what you need without feeling like you’re being pushy or disrespectful.

💡 Try this:
Next time you need something from someone, use the DEAR MAN framework:
1. Describe: “I’ve noticed that our meetings are often running late.”
2. Express: “This makes me feel frustrated because I have other commitments.”
3. Assert: “I’d like us to start the meetings on time.”
4. Reinforce: “If we can start on time, I’ll feel more focused and we can finish on schedule.”
5. Mindful: Stay on track, don’t get sidetracked by other points.
6. Appear Confident: Keep a calm voice and strong posture.
7. Negotiate: “Would you be willing to adjust the schedule slightly to accommodate everyone?”

✨ Remember: You have a right to express your needs and set boundaries with respect and clarity. It’s all about being firm and kind.

#DBTSkillOfTheWeek #DEARMAN #InterpersonalEffectiveness #SettingBoundaries #EffectiveCommunication #DBTtools #MentalHealthMatters
Here’s a DBT breakdown of communication styles. This is a a helpful place to start when we are struggling to say what we need without shutting down or blowing up and can support us in understanding how to start asking for what we want while respecting others.

There are 3 main types of communication:
🔹 Passive:  You ignore your own needs to avoid conflict. You stay quiet, go along, and hope things get better.
😶 The cost? Resentment, disconnection, and unmet needs.
🔹 Aggressive:  You push your needs at others, using blame, force, or intensity.
😠 The cost? Damaged trust and defensive reactions.
🔹 Assertive:  You clearly express your needs and listen to theirs. You ask directly, negotiate respectfully, and stay grounded in your values.
🙂 The result? Self-respect + mutual understanding.

Healthy communication isn’t about getting your way—it’s about getting real, staying kind, and standing firm.

DBT interpersonal skills teach us to:
✔️ Know what you want
✔️ Ask for it clearly
✔️ Find out what they want
✔️ Say no without guilt
✔️ Act in line with your values—not fear or pressure

#DBT #Assertiveness #Boundaries #MentalHealthTips #CommunicationSkills #SelfRespect #EmotionalWellness #TherapyTools

You do not just wake up and become the butterfly, growth is a process.

Rupi Kaur

The best way out is always through."

Robert Frost

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."

Chinese Proverb

1600 W 2200 S West Valley, UT

(385) 501-5420

therapy@juniper-healing.com