Taking the Escalator

One of the most important lessons we learn in behavioral health is that appearances can be deceiving.The person who seems calm may be battli

At Taking the Escalator, some of our favorite ideas come directly from the creativity and feedback of our members.Recently, a member reached

Sometimes the best group discussions do not start with the words addiction, mental health, or treatment. Sometimes they start with something

Most people only see part of who we are.They see the version we show publicly, how we act around others, what we post online, our routines,

Most people don’t struggle with making decisions because they don’t know what to do.They struggle because they’re hearing multiple “voices”

Not every group is ready for deep insight right away.Some groups are quieter, less engaged, or just not connecting with traditional ways of

What Research Teaches Us About Behavior Change▶️ Watch the short video intro here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/o-r6PhWNb4UWhat do dogs, m

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been working on building tools that make your job easier in real, practical ways—not just more content, but be

Ever have the thought:“If people really knew me… they wouldn’t think I’m doing this well.”That’s imposter syndrome—and it shows up more ofte

A Three-Level Approach to Building InsightThis release is designed to meet people at different levels, depending on where they are and how d

Plus Bonus Material for Premium Members (See Below)Looking for an easy, engaging group therapy activity that actually gets people talking?Th

Have you ever noticed how people can seem like completely different individuals depending on the situation?Someone might be confident and ou

PLUS: Premium Members can now apply to participate in the limited pilot of the Escalator Clinical Consultant ChatGPT.(Application below)Isol

For years, Taking the Escalator has centered on structured clinical thinking — especially when working with challenging clients. The method

🚀 Something Big Is Coming as a New Escalator Premium FeatureWe’re about to launch a powerful new AI-driven Clinical Support Tool built direc

An Encouragement and Motivation Tool for People in RecoveryThe change process can feel uncertain, especially for those of us working through

Free Icebreaker Included • Full Worksheet + Video for MembersWhen “just making it” is actually a skillSome days don’t call for growth, break