Shorehaven Behavioral Health, Inc

03/20/2026

DBT clients can start group when the team starts a new module amongst the 4 major modules in DBT - Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Core Mindfulness. Our DBT group accepts new clients when moving into a new module. It's easy to refer -- 414-540-2170 or referrals@shorehavenbhi.com. For more information about DBT: https://www.shorehavenbhi.com/2023pdfs/DBT_FLYER_FOR_STAFF_&_DISCHARGE_PLANNERS_2023.pdf

03/20/2026

03/19/2026

Overthinking? Ruminating? Double thinking choices & Decisions? We often don't realize how much we reinforce obsessive patterns. Read our short article 6 SKILLS FOR OVERCOMING OBSESSIVE THINKING:
https://lnkd.in/gj3Mb4Ce

03/16/2026

It may be time to seek professional support if behavioral challenges:

Are increasing in frequency or intensity
Interfere with school, work, or relationships
Cause safety concerns
Do not improve with typical parenting or coping strategies
Are accompanied by mood changes, anxiety, or withdrawal

Early intervention can make a meaningful difference and prevent patterns from becoming more entrenched over time.

Hope and Progress Are Possible

Behavioral challenges do not define a person’s character or future. With the right support, individuals can learn new skills, develop emotional resilience, and experience improved relationships and quality of life.

At Shorehaven Behavioral Health, we are committed to meeting individuals and families with respect, clinical expertise, and genuine care—helping transform challenges into opportunities for growth.

If you or your loved one is struggling with behavioral concerns, support is available. You don’t have to navigate this alone.
I Can Help YOU!
Take the first step toward a healthier mind and a happier life today. 💙
Visit ShorehavenBHI.com to schedule your appointment now!
💻 Virtual & In-Person Sessions Available
🏡 Proudly serving Brown Deer, Greenfield, & Racine, WI

03/11/2026

We have a great opportunity for people with mobility disabilities -- virtual group therapy led by Sara Rahn, LPC, who has a disability, and Caitlin Miller. We know there is a need for therapy for clients whose disabilities make coming to an office difficult and who can benefit significantly from virtual group therapy. It is easy to join or to make a referral, just one call to Tyrus or Monet at 414-540-2170, and ask to join. www.shorehavenbhi.com

03/10/2026

For parents and caregivers, behavioral challenges can bring feelings of frustration, guilt, or exhaustion. It’s important to remember: seeking support is not a sign of failure—it’s an act of care.

Family-centered therapy helps caregivers:

Understand what drives their child’s behavior
Learn effective and consistent responses
Reduce power struggles and emotional escalation
Strengthen connection and trust
Create supportive routines and boundaries

When families are supported, children are better able to succeed.

I Can Help YOU!
Take the first step toward a healthier mind and a happier life today. 💙
Visit ShorehavenBHI.com to schedule your appointment now!
💻 Virtual & In-Person Sessions Available
🏡 Proudly serving Brown Deer, Greenfield, & Racine, WI

03/06/2026

6 SKILLS FOR OVERCOMING OBSESSIVE THOUGHTS

Intense, distressing Obsessive thoughts can become overwhelming and consume endless blocks of time. Exposure and Response Prevention [ERP] is the 'gold standard' for treating OCD. Some people with OCD have obsesssions with no overt compulsions. The compulsion is covert -- it's a set of internal rituals. Let's review that and steps one can take to overcome mild obsessional OCD. For more severe cases, seek an ERP therapist.
https://lnkd.in/g7kFYUA8

03/05/2026

People, especially teens and younger adults, are turning to AI companions, AI for therapeutic help, AI for guidance. But Chatbots are not well designed for these functions. They can reinforce inapproriate understandings and responses. Mental Health professionals should be more knowledgeable about this trend and able to give some recommendations. We see complaints and articles about adolescent su***de and other negative impacts, but not much in the way of comprehensive guidance. We have prepared a first effort at guidance for using AI for these purposes. https://lnkd.in/gFcdr4nz
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03/02/2026

Effective treatment for behavioral challenges goes beyond surface-level behavior management. At Shorehaven, therapy focuses on understanding the function of behavior, not just correcting it.

Treatment may include:

Identifying emotional triggers and patterns
Teaching emotional regulation and coping skills
Strengthening communication and problem-solving abilities
Supporting parents and caregivers with practical strategies
Addressing co-occurring mental health concerns

Building consistency across home, school, and community environments

For many individuals, therapy provides a safe space to develop insight, self-control, and healthier ways of responding to stress.

I Can Help YOU!
Take the first step toward a healthier mind and a happier life today. 💙
Visit ShorehavenBHI.com to schedule your appointment now!
💻 Virtual & In-Person Sessions Available
🏡 Proudly serving Brown Deer, Greenfield, & Racine, WI

02/27/2026

What Is the Compulsion in Obsessional OCD?
Most people with OCD have overt compulsions, such as hand washing or checking repeatedly to make sure the door is locked and the gas is off. Sometimes, a person has obsessive ruminations without an overt compulsion. These can be very disturbing. It turns out the compulsion is internal, covert. Namely, it's unproductively going over and over the thoughts, seeking reassurance, hoping for relief, while actually reinforcing and worsening the obsessions.
The article of 4 pages with an explanation of the therapy is at https://www.shorehavenbhi.com/articles.php

02/27/2026

Due to mental health provider shortages, cost barriers, stigma, and discomfort with talking to others, millions of people are using AI chatbots for emotional support, AI tools offer genuine benefits — 24/7 availability, judgment-free interaction, skills practice, and reduced isolation. But they carry serious risks. AI has failed dangerously in crisis situations, is designed to validate rather than challenge unhealthy thinking, lacks HIPAA protection, and can generate false clinical information. Heavy use is often linked to increased loneliness and reduced socializing. Chatbots can't develop an empathic therapeutic alliance. This article guides the public toward safer choices: preferring clinically designed apps over general chatbots, setting usage limits, disclosing AI use to their therapist, and never substituting AI for crisis support.
The article is on our blog page https://www.shorehavenbhi.com/articles.php

02/27/2026

Many couples are challenged to learn to leave the drama or pain of the break-up aside in order to focus on the needs of children and the skills for co-parenting. We suggest 10 core principles may help with focusing on those skills. It's a new world for the family and new principles apply to co-parenting. Read our short article at https://www.shorehavenbhi.com/articles.php