Using DBT’s DEAR MAN Skill to Improve Family Communication

Using DBT’s DEAR MAN Skill to Improve Family Communication

Visiting family during the holiday can bring about feelings of anxiety. Adolescents and young adults may also have concerns about how to navigate interpersonal conflicts that may arise. Practicing healthy communication strategies by using a DBT skill, like DEAR MAN, is an effective way to set and enforce personal boundaries while still maintaining healthy relationships.

Coping with Life Transitions: Mastering Change in Young Adulthood

Coping with Life Transitions: Mastering Change in Young Adulthood

Young adulthood is an exciting yet challenging phase filled with significant life transitions. This phase in life brings with it a host of changes— from entering college, to starting a new job, and managing evolving relationships. Practicing DBT skills and strategies can help you cope with the changes and find success in this next phase of life.