Life can get so busy. We can get caught up in our thoughts that we miss the very moment we’re in. We try to escape the present moment, seeking comfort in distraction or unhelpful habits. We get caught up and worry about the future or regrets of the past.

DBT Mindfulness skills help us live fully in the present moment, without distraction nor judgments. We are able to reduce stress and suffering, and experience more joy.

We often can get so caught up in our day to day lives, that we push things aside, try to forget about it, or continue to avoid it. UNTIL IT IS TOO MUCH! And now everything seems to be going wrong.

DBT distress tolerance skills help us get through intense emotional situations without doing anything that makes things worse. We also learn how to accept reality as it is, which is a very effective way to reduce our suffering.

Life can create a lot of emotions. Some of us can experience intense emotions that we lose control and do things we regret. Or we are so stuck in painful emotions and don’t know how to get out.

DBT emotion regulation skills help us to better manage our emotions so they stop managing us!

Life is full of relationships. From friends, to family, to work, to school, to hobbies, to strangers at the store or park. We will have interactions daily and sometimes need help with that.

DBT interpersonal effectiveness skills teach us how to ask for what we want, say no, and manage conflict in relationships. We learn how to better get our needs met from others. We also learn skills for building and maintaining relationships.