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.
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mood disorder that can negatively impact a person’s daily life by causing emotional, physical, and/or psychological impairments. Depression can take many forms and co-occur with other mental health challenges. This concern is treatable and symptoms can be relieved through a variety of therapeutic approaches. It’s important to know what signs to look for so that you or a loved one can seek out support.
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.
Unlock resilience with Dialetical Behavior Therapy’s ACCEPTS skills. Navigate life’s challenges effectively with evidence-based distress tolerance techniques from DBT. Focus on these practical distraction strategies to help effectively manage distress and build resilience in times of crisis.
When we experience challenging life situations, we can unintentionally cause ourselves more emotional pain when we are unable to accept things as they are. Practicing the DBT skill of Radical Acceptance will help you build emotional resilience and lead a more balanced and fulfilling life.
The DBT self-soothe skills can help you learn how to tolerate distress and improve your ability to handle challenging situations. Using DBT strategies that focus on different sensory experiences, you can master self-soothing practices to relax and reduce stress levels.