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How To Master DBT Pros and Cons Skill
Every day, we have difficult decisions to make. Will I eat at McDonald's, Pizza Hut, or Burger King? Okay, kidding. But seriously, our decisions can have far-reaching effects on us and those around us. Now, wouldn't it be nice if you had, say, a...
How to Tolerate Distress with the DBT STOP Skill (+Examples)
When I think of the word STOP, all I can hear is the lyrics from that funky song: "STOP in the naaaame of looove before you breeeak my heart" by Diana Ross. To be fair, you might end up breaking your own heart if you don't know about this skill. That's because it's...
The MEGA List of DBT Acronyms
DBT is full of terms, names and acronyms that are downright confusing. I want to list all of the terms and phrases that you'll come across so you're armed with the knowledge of what all of these things mean. If you've forgotten, it's a way to refresh your memory....
300+ Pleasant Activities to Boost Your Wellbeing
In DBT you're encouraged to build positive emotions to make you feel better about your life. One of the best ways to do this is by engaging in activities that make you feel better and happy. So, I've created a massive bumper list of pleasant events and activities to...
100 DBT Affirmations to Boost Your Self-Love
DBT Affirmations are mantras or phrases that help strengthen your self-confidence and self-love. I recommend you pick a few that touch your heart and set some time to repeat them regularly. You can do this when you're calm. I find it works best when you do...
How to Master DBT’s TIPP Skills EASILY
Ever feel like how you feel is the TIPP of the iceberg? That it will take just one more feeling, emotion, or memory to TIPP you over? (Ok, you’ve gone too far with the puns already) That you’ve just reached your TIPPing point? (Seriously, dude, stop it.) That it’s a...
Humming to Self Soothe: 25 Songs to Hum To
Ah, humming. No, it's not annoying. It's actually a really good way to relax when you're feeling stressed. Well, it's not annoying to you anyway. Probably, it's annoying to everyone else. It turns out you don't need a gym membership; you don't need to put any pressure...
125 Ways to Self-Soothe to Bliss
It's easy to get stressed and overwhelmed. At times, we all need space to calm down, relax and unwind. Self-soothing is good for your well-being. So the next time you feel anxiety, panic, or agitation, take a moment to self-soothe and return your body to a state of...
35+ Ways to Master Self Soothing
Okay, I lied - there I said it. There aren't 35+ ways to self-soothe. There's actually a whole bunch more! Today, I'm going to discuss how you can use your beautiful, wonderful senses to help you cope with difficult, stressful, anxiety-inducing, emotional...