Mindfulness “How” Skills – How to Stay Mindful
This is the second of our two-part series about the mindfulness “What” and “How” skills. The mindfulness “How” skills in DBT teach you “how” to practice “what” skills.
Mindfulness – What Skills – What to do to Stay Mindful
Mindfulness is awareness. When you are being mindful, you are intentionally bringing all your awareness to the present moment. This means bringing our attention to what you see, what you feel, and how and what you are thinking.
Parenting & Emotional Coaching: Teaching DBT Skills to Kids and Teens
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers a helpful framework for emotional coaching that doesn’t rely on controlling or suppressing emotions. Instead, it teaches kids—and parents—how to understand emotions, tolerate distress, and respond more effectively when things feel overwhelming.
How to Survive the Storm – Distress Tolerance Skills for Crisis Moments
Distress tolerance is a core part of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and it’s designed specifically for moments of crisis—when emotions feel overwhelming and you’re just trying to get through the next few minutes or hours.
Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills: How to Say “No” Without the Guilt Spiral
In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Effectiveness skills are about balancing three important things at the same time: getting what you want or need, maintaining your relationships, and honoring your self-respect. One of the hardest—and most powerful—skills in this area is learning how to say no without spiraling into guilt, anxiety, or over-explaining.
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Moving Past Myths and Toward Understanding
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is one of the most misunderstood mental health diagnoses. Unfortunately, myths and stereotypes often shape how people with BPD are seen and treated. These misunderstandings can lead to shame, isolation, and missed opportunities for support.
Using Wise Mind to Navigate Tough Decisions
Wise Mind helps you make choices that honor both your feelings and your ability to think things through.
Using Radical Acceptance in Everyday Life
Life doesn’t always go the way you expect. Plans change, people disappoint you, and situations feel unfair or frustrating. When you find yourself stuck fighting reality, the DBT skill of Radical Acceptance can help you get unstuck.
Mental Wellness is a Skill Set that Everyone can Develop!
Just like physical health, mental wellness is an important part of living a balanced, healthy life. It shapes how we think, feel, handle stress, connect with others, and show up each day.