Yes, navigating relationships can be complex, especially if you are living with complex trauma or other mental health issues. However, therapy offers invaluable insights and strategies to help us foster healthy connections and navigate these sometimes rough waters. In this guide, I'll delve into 30 therapy-inspired tips for maintaining fulfilling and healthy relationships. From enhancing… Continue reading 30 Therapy-Inspired Tips For Maintaining Healthy Relationships
In this guide, we're going to unpack the ‘WHAT’ skills of the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) mindfulness module—Observe, Describe, and Participate. These skills aren't just fancy concepts; they're practical tools that can help us navigate the ups and downs of life with a little more grace and a lot less stress. So, what exactly are… Continue reading Your Guide To DBT’s ‘WHAT’ Skills
In the context of DBT, behaviour chain analysis really is an incredibly powerful exercise. Rooted in behavioural psychology, this technique delves deep into the sequential events that form behaviour chains, offering invaluable insights into triggers, reactions, and consequences. DBT, developed by Dr. Marsha M. Linehan, is a form of behavioural therapy based on CBT, renowned… Continue reading What is Chain Analysis in DBT?
Emotional regulation is a cornerstone of mental health and well-being, empowering individuals to navigate life's challenges with resilience and efficacy. As we discussed in our look at the concepts behind DBT, the development of emotional regulation skills is essential for promoting stability and well-being. In this article, we'll explore the transformative tools and techniques offered… Continue reading How To Cultivate Emotional Regulation Skills in DBT
Whether you're facing overwhelming emotions or confronting challenging situations, mastering distress tolerance can empower you to weather life's ups and downs with greater resilience and effectiveness. This guide is a starter guide to distress mastery, a phrase that would have made me shudder a couple of years ago. Let’s just dive in… What is DBT… Continue reading How To Master Distress Tolerance in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
DBT Distress Tolerance Skills: A Comprehensive Guide Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic approach that empowers individuals to regulate their emotions, improve relationships, and navigate life's challenges with resilience. One of the four pivotal modules of DBT is Distress Tolerance, which equips individuals with invaluable skills in order to to cope with overwhelming emotions… Continue reading DBT Distress Tolerance Skills Guide
What is DBT Interpersonal Effectiveness? 6 Skills & Journal Prompts Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic approach that combines cognitive-behavioural techniques with Eastern mindfulness principles. One of the core components of DBT is Interpersonal Effectiveness, which plays a crucial role in building and maintaining healthy relationships. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the… Continue reading 6 DBT Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills & Journal Prompts
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