Taking the Escalator

Life is often described as a journey, and for good reason. Along the way, we all carry things that make the climb more difficult. Stress, lo

Using Values to Build Motivation Through Meaningful DiscussionWhat would someone have to offer you to give up your favorite hobby? Lie to pr

All-or-nothing thinking is one of the most common cognitive patterns seen in substance use, mental health, and co-occurring treatment. It ca

Every group includes participants with different personalities, comfort levels, life experiences, and readiness to share. Some enjoy speakin

A counselor once asked a group a simple question: "What is the difference between going for a walk when you're stressed and having a drink w

Trouble sleeping.Difficulty concentrating.Feeling overwhelmed.Low motivation.Many symptoms can have more than one cause.Click for Video Intr

What would you be willing to pay for the life you want?Imagine you are given the opportunity to bid on some of life's biggest dreams and des

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