DBT

Dbt for emotional regulations

Key DBT Emotional Regulation Skills: • Check the Facts — Emotions can sometimes be fueled by assumptions or interpretations. Pause and ask yourself: What evidence supports this thought? Am I reacting to facts or fears? • Opposite Action — When emotions urge you to withdraw, lash out, avoid, o

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A DBT journaling prompt on a nature background, asking to reflect on emotions, responses, and effective DBT skills. Text includes "What emotion showed up strong today, and how did I respond to it?" and "Was my response effective or reactive?".

The first five of "10 DBT Skills to Help You Cope, Regulate & Heal" listed on a nature background. Skills include Wise Mind, Observe, Describe, Participate, and Opposite Action, with brief explanations for each.

The remaining five of "10 DBT Skills to Help You Cope, Regulate & Heal" listed on a nature background. Skills include TIPP, IMPROVE, DEAR MAN, Radical Acceptance, and Self-Soothing, with brief explanations.

🌿 Real Talk: DBT Changed the Way I Handle life

Some days, the spiral starts before I even get out of bed. The to-do list. The emotions. The constant feeling that I’m too much and not enough at the same time. That’s where DBT comes in. Not as a fix-all. But as a way to slow the spin. Today’s prompt hit different: “What emotion showed up

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DBT Cheat Sheet

#mentalhealthawareness

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✨🗣️ 7 Things Your Therapist SHOULD Tell You 👩🏾‍💼✨

✨ Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but here’s the thing: your therapist should be upfront about certain non-negotiables. If they’re not, it’s absolutely okay (and important!) to ask. 📝 Here are 7 things every therapist should tell you: 1️⃣ Limits to confidentiality ~ Therapy is private,

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) ✨🧘🏻‍♀️✨

Check out the full post link in bio 🌟 #mentalhealth #cognitivebehavioraltherapy #dbt #psychology #psycology #newtolemon8 #thepsychpod #letsgrowtogether #letsbefriends #newblogpost

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The cover of the book 'Mental Health Workbook' by David Lawson, PhD, featuring a colorful tree graphic resembling a brain. It states '3 Books in 1' combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

(Another) Mental Health Workbook

The "Mental Health Workbook" by David Lawson, PhD, is an all-in-one guide that combines three powerful therapeutic approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This book is designed to provide practical tool

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DBT SKILLS 101 GUIDE

I was only able to upload this as a video so please feel free to pause and screenshot as you need and if you would like a JPEG or PDF version of the full guide feel free to contact me about it 🥰 #dbttherapy #dbt #interpersonalcommunication #mentalhealthawareness

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A heart-shaped, frosted spiderweb in a forest with sunlight, overlaid with the text "5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique." This image introduces the anxiety grounding method.

5-Senses Grounding Method

5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Method for Anxiety #anxietyresources #grounding #mindfulness #dbt #mentalhealthawareness

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Why DBT?

DBT wasn’t originally designed for perinatal mental health, and that’s exactly why I’m talking about it. Just because something hasn’t been formally studied in a specific population doesn’t mean it isn’t effective. DBT targets emotion dysregulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal stress.

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DBT for crisis survival 🫶

Sometimes it takes everything you’ve got and more. #bpd #dbt

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Handwritten notes titled "D.B.T Training Group" detailing characteristics of Borderline Personality Disorder, including frequent changes in goals, loyalties, relationships, and common experiences like self-destructive behavior and erratic moods.

Handwritten notes discussing self-harm, DSM-5 diagnosis, DBT criteria, and a diagram illustrating the Biosocial Theory of BPD, showing biological dysfunction and an invalidating environment leading to emotion dysregulation.

Handwritten notes elaborating on the biosocial theory, covering biological influences, emotional vulnerability, emotional intensity, emotion dysregulation, impulsivity, and the social contributions to the theory.

DBT

I am alway looking to learning more ways to help other in my field. I came across DBT group training and feel it will definitely provide more opportunities for me to provide valuable skills for others to improve their situation. #lemon8diarychallenge #goodnotes

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Interpersonal Effectiveness DBT Skills

Learn how to communicate effectively using these acronyms coined by DBT developers to help encourage asserting your needs in a respectful manner. #dbttherapy #dbt #interpersonalcommunication #mentalhealthawareness

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Two hands are clasped together against a beach and ocean background at sunset. Overlay text reads: "when the maid of honor and the best man are 'just friends' but then he says this..." promoting a friends-to-lovers romance.

A man and woman are shown in a close embrace, about to kiss, bathed in warm light. Overlay text features a romantic quote: "THE WAY YOU MAKE ME FEEL— I THINK IT'S WHAT I'VE BEEN SCOURING THE WORLD FOR."

A hand holds the book "ALL THE DAYS BEFORE TOMORROW" by Rebecca Brodkey, featuring an illustrated couple. Surrounding text highlights tropes: reverse grumpy x sunshine, dark humor, friends to lovers, one tent, maid of honor & best man, he coaches her, wedding planning shenanigans.

when they’re “just friends” but then he says this…

📚 All the Days Before Tomorrow by Rebecca Brodkey ATDBT is a friends to lovers romcom about cancer, healing and love worth scouring the world for 💕 It’s got: 💓 Maid of Honor x Best Man romance ✨ Dark humor 💓 One tent ✨ “I’ve been scouring the world for you” #romcombooks #contemp

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DBT Skills for Impulsivity

#dbt #bpdrecovery #bpdthings #bpdcommunity

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#bpdthings #dbt #bipolar2

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A pink graphic titled "Mental Health Part 2" featuring a stylized pink outline of a human head with a brain inside, indicating the topic of mental health.

A cheat sheet on Eating Disorders, outlining Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder with their definitions, symptoms, and nursing interventions, including a warning about refeeding syndrome.

A cheat sheet on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), detailing its definition, causes, symptoms (obsessions and compulsions), treatment options, and nursing interventions including stress management techniques.

Mental Health Part 2: Cheat Sheets

🌟 Mental Health Part 2: Cheat Sheets to Understand More Topics 1. Eating Disorders • Common types: • Anorexia Nervosa: Extreme restriction of food intake, intense fear of weight gain. • Bulimia Nervosa: Cycles of binge eating and purging. • Binge Eating Disorder: Consuming large amounts o

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Two people, a maid of honor and best man, hold hands in a grassy outdoor setting, illustrating the 'friends to lovers' trope. Text overlay sets up a romantic scenario from the book 'All the Days Before Tomorrow' by Rebecca Brodkey.

A close-up of two people's hands intertwined against a blurred beach background. A highlighted quote from the book 'All the Days Before Tomorrow' by Rebecca Brodkey reads: "I don't care what version of you I get. I just want you."

A hand holds the book 'ALL THE DAYS BEFORE TOMORROW' by Rebecca Brodkey, featuring an illustrated couple on the cover. Surrounding text highlights key themes like 'friends to lovers', 'maid of honor & best man', and 'dark humor'.

they’re “just friends” but he says this…

📚 All the Days Before Tomorrow by Rebecca Brodkey ATDBT is a friends to lovers romcom about cancer, healing and love worth scouring the world for 💕 It’s got: 💓 Maid of Honor x Best Man romance ✨ Dark humor 💓 One tent ✨ “I’ve been scouring the world for you” #romcombooks #contem

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A couple embraces in a garden, with the man labeled 'DBT' and the woman labeled 'Me', symbolizing a connection to DBT therapy.

A couple embraces in a garden, with the man labeled 'TIPP' and the woman labeled 'Me', symbolizing a connection to the TIPP DBT skill.

A couple embraces in a garden, with the man labeled 'HALT' and the woman labeled 'Me', symbolizing a connection to the HALT DBT skill.

A love story- dbt therapy version

I’m not a Taylor fan but gotta admit the pics look good so congrats to her. Here’s what I’m engaged to —- DBT —-> here are some of my fave skills to use #dbt #bipolar #bpd #therapy #taylorswift

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DBT Skill: Coping Ahead

How to anticipate and prepare for emotional situations. #dbt #dbtskills #copingskills #copingtools

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A cozy winter scene featuring a mug of hot chocolate with marshmallows, surrounded by festive Christmas decorations like red ornaments and pine branches. The text overlay announces "Finding FREE CROCHET PATTERNS so you don't have to Part 5."

An Instagram post displaying three small, green, crocheted "Meanie Greenie" figures with red hearts, held in a hand. The image highlights a "FREE NO SEW BEGINNER CROCHET PATTERN" by johannamigurumi, set against a festive green background with a Santa hat.

An Instagram post featuring two small crocheted Christmas amigurumi, Orion the reindeer with a striped scarf and Glen the penguin in a Santa hat, held in a hand. The image promotes a "Free Pattern + tester appreciation."

FREE CHRISTMAS CROCHET PATTERNS

Links to patterns shown ⬇️ Meanie Greenie💚 - https://www.instagram.com/p/DAQnMoUuGXd/?igsh=MTUycjZla2FzMnlseQ== Reindeer + Penguin🦌🐧 - https://www.instagram.com/p/DCDiS2RIA6N/?igsh=bzg4aHFwaGE4MDBo Chubby Snowman☃️ - https://www.instagram.com/p/DBtzbPaum4s/?igsh=aWZ2dGRoNXhleWl5 Christm

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grumpy x sunshine? WORSE.

📚 All the Days Before Tomorrow by Rebecca Brodkey ATDBT is a friends to lovers romcom about cancer, healing and love worth scouring the world for 💕 It’s got: 💓 Maid of Honor x Best Man romance ✨ Dark humor 💓 One tent ✨ “I’ve been scouring the world for you” #romcombooks #contem

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How Witchcraft Saved my Life ♥️

Witchcraft found me when I was 16 and completely lost….. I was a devoted christian for my whole life but couldn’t seem to understand the religion at all…. after studying it, I ended up deconstructing my own belief system by seeing the contradictions in the bible….. I also looked at the church and t

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A person smiling outdoors with text "MENTAL HEALTH T.I.P.P.'s", introducing a DBT skill for crisis situations.

A scenic view of a green hill and blue sky with text "In distress? T. I. P. P. Your brain/body chemistry! Swipe" and a yellow arrow.

An illustration of two smiling mugs with text explaining "T: Temperature" as changing body temperature with cold/hot showers, ice, or popsicles.

MENTAL HEALTH TIPP’S

TIPP is a DBT skill that can help if you’re in crisis! While this won’t solve all your problems, it significantly helps you calm down when your body is in fight or flight mode!! #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #embracevulnerability #dbt #lemon8partner

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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skill

DBT saved my life. With Borderline Personality Disorder everything in my life felt chaotic, messy, and scary. Opposite Action is one of many skills that helped me maintain a better window of tolerance and regulate my emotions. DBT is easily accessible online and manuals are available at most boo

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Current State of Mind

What’s your current state of mind? My current state of mind is pretty positive. Things in my life are changing fast. I have become more positive and softer on myself. I’m nervous but I am preparing to cope with the ups & downs. I am learning again how to be grateful for the present moment. I

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When everything feels like too much, use RAIN🌈🌧️

A DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) mindfulness skill to use when overwhelmed. R — Recognize what’s going on Pause and notice how you’re feeling emotionally and physically. A — Allow Let the feelings exist without judgment or pressure to “be okay.” I — Investigate with kindness Get cur

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Why DBT and not CBT?

Postpartum depression isn’t just “negative thoughts.” It’s overwhelm, nervous system dysregulation, and feeling stuck in your own mind. So when you’re already overthinking everything, being told to “challenge your thoughts” can feel like more pressure, not relief. That’s why I use DBT instea

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DBT Skills - half smiling & willing hands 🙌🏻

#dbt #dbttherapy #dbtskills #bpdsupport #bpdrecovery

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The cover image for "Mental Health Part 1" features a blue outline of a human head with a brain, against a light blue background. The title "Mental Health Part 1" is prominently displayed.

This image provides a mental health overview, detailing the mental health continuum from healthy to ill, distinguishing mental health from mental illness, explaining DSM-5, listing factors affecting mental health, and outlining cultural competency in healthcare.

This image details the Mental State Examination (MSE), outlining its ten components: Appearance, Behavior, Speech, Mood, Affect, Thoughts, Perception, Cognition, Insight, and Judgement, with descriptions for assessing each.

Mental Health Part 1: Cheat Sheets

🌟 Mental Health Part 1: Cheat Sheets to Understand the Basics 1. Mental Health Continuum • Explains the range from optimal mental health to severe mental illness. • Key categories: Flourishing, Languishing, and Mental Illness. 2. Mental State Examination (MSE

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DBT skill: STOP 🛑

Save this for future reference #dbt #dbtskills #bpd

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A whiteboard displays DBT skills, including mindfulness, emotion regulation (ABC PLEASE), and a Venn diagram illustrating rational, emotional, and wise minds. It lists what and how skills for problem-solving, with a 'SWIPE' arrow indicating more content.

DBT !

#lemon8diarychallenge

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DBT: dearman skill

You’re allowed to ask for what you need. You don’t have to stay silent to keep the peace. DEAR MAN is a DBT skill that can help you speak up, set boundaries, and be heard with confidence and respect. DEAR D — Describe the facts E — Express how you feel A — Assert what you need R — Reinfo

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A person's legs are shown relaxing with a sunset over a lake and trees in the background. Text overlay reads: 'when the maid of honor and the best man are "just friends" but then he says this...'

An illustrated man with curly hair and a beard looks at a woman, with a city background. Text overlay quotes: '"I didn't want to keep you from meeting someone less...messy"'.

An illustration shows a woman in water, looking at a man, with a city background. Text overlay reads: 'but then she says...'

when they’re “just friends” but then he says this…

📚 All the Days Before Tomorrow by Rebecca Brodkey ATDBT is a friends to lovers romcom about cancer, healing and love worth scouring the world for 💕 It’s got: 💓 Maid of Honor x Best Man romance ✨ Dark humor 💓 One tent ✨ “I’ve been scouring the world for you” #romcombooks #contem

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the best man and maid of honor are “just friends” until he says this…

📚 All the Days Before Tomorrow by Rebecca Brodkey ATDBT is a friends to lovers romcom about cancer, healing and love worth scouring the world for 💕 It’s got: 💓 Maid of Honor x Best Man romance ✨ Dark humor 💓 One tent ✨ “I’ve been scouring the world for you” #romcombooks #contem

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PRACTICE YOUR SKILLS EVERYDAY✨

Guess what… DBT SKILLS NEED TO BE PRACTICED EVEN WHEN YOURE DOING GOOD. You cannot expect your brain to know what to do in distress if you don’t practice it daily. Now I don’t react like this with my clients obviously but I do inform them skills can’t work till you try it. #dbt #therapy #Men

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bipolar + BPD are easily mistaken + here’s how

So many people (including plenty of trained professionals) get confused between Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Bipolar Disorder when it comes to diagnosis — and tbh, it's super valid. They look similar from the outside, but the way they show up in your life? Totally different. Sha

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A smiling woman in a pink plaid dress holds up her newly released book, "ALL THE DAYS BEFORE TOMORROW," featuring an illustrated couple kissing. She stands on a wooden bridge with a river and trees in the background, bathed in sunlight.

A woman in a pink plaid dress holds the book "ALL THE DAYS BEFORE TOMORROW" to her chest, smiling softly. She is on a wooden bridge with a river and trees in the background, under a sunny sky.

A woman and a man smile for a selfie, with the woman holding the book "ALL THE DAYS BEFORE TOMORROW." They are on a wooden bridge overlooking a river and trees, with bright sunlight in the background.

I’m a published author!!! 🥹😭💖

📖 All the Days Before Tomorrow by Rebecca Brodkey (out now on KU) ATDBT is a friends to lovers romcom about cancer, healing and love worth scouring the world for 💕 It’s got: 💓 Maid of Honor x Best Man romance ✨ Dark humor 💓 One tent ✨ “I’ve been scouring the world for you” 💕 out now

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DBT 🩷

#dbt #bpd #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #therapy

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a very girly DITL vlog🫶🌸✨

yapping for the girls👯‍♀️🌸🫶🏼 | daily vlog- content creation, unboxings, grwm https://youtu.be/dBtKRokHsdQ #vlog #girlies #yapping #Unboxing #contentgirly #grwm

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posing with my book’s most highlighted quotes 🤭💘

📖 All the Days Before Tomorrow by Rebecca Brodkey ATDBT is a friends to lovers romcom about cancer, healing and love worth scouring the world for 💕 It’s got: 💓 Maid of Honor x Best Man romance ✨ Dark humor 💓 One tent ✨ “I’ve been scouring the world for you” 💕 coming June 2 #rom

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A close-up selfie of a person with light brown hair and blue eyes, looking directly at the camera. They are wearing a brown top. A white outline frames their head. An overlay reads "I'm not sober anymore." in a brown bubble font, reflecting the article's theme.

I’M NOT SOBER ANYMORE.

My post about being zero days sober is still receiving likes, so I thought I’d post an update. It’s been hard. No matter how hard I try, I always end up using again. I found a therapist who also specializes in AODA. We’ve only had one session so far, but she seems great. I’ve been open about my

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A white desk setup with a laptop, tablet, and various stationery items, featuring the overlaid text 'My favorite notability templet'.

A light pink graph paper background with black text stating it's the 'cutest graph paper ever' and useful for math and chemistry notes.

A 'To Do List' template with a date field, ten numbered task lines (some pre-filled like 'SORT LAUNDRY'), and a notes section.

my fav notability templates 📚📋✏️

I've been using Notability for some time and thought I'd share some of my favorite templates from there. You don't even need to have the app or an iPad, you can download these for free as PDFs and print them or use them however you like :) 🌟Template 1: the cute graph paper in pink:

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Bipolar disorder Therapy

Bipolar Disorder Mega Bundle Therapy Workbook, Bipolar Mood Tracker, 60+ Page bipolar workbook, Symptoms Tracker, Mania, Depression, DBT #bipolardisor #bipolardisorderawareness #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsg #HelloLemon8

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A title slide for "Borderline Personality Disorder: A Closer Look at the Emotions Beneath the Surface" by Sacred Smoke & Soulwork, featuring decorative floral and fiery elements on a dark teal background.

A slide defining Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) as a mental health condition with unstable moods, behavior, and relationships, emphasizing intense emotions and neurological overload, framed by decorative vines.

A slide presenting key facts about BPD, including its prevalence, links to trauma, neurological basis, common co-occurring disorders, and the possibility of recovery with treatment, adorned with decorative vines.

BPD, Healing & Hope in 10 Soulwork Slides

Borderline Personality Disorder isn’t just a diagnosis — it’s a misunderstood emotional storm. These 10 slides break it down with soul: ✔️ Symptoms that aren’t “too much” ✔️ Myths that need to go ✔️ Healing through DBT, faith & therapy ✔️ How BPD feels on the inside ✔️ Real tools to suppor

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giggling & kicking my feet during this scene 😩💕

📚 All the Days Before Tomorrow by Rebecca Brodkey ATDBT is a friends to lovers romcom about cancer, healing and love worth scouring the world for 💕 It’s got: 💓 Maid of Honor x Best Man romance ✨ Dark humor 💓 One tent ✨ “I’ve been scouring the world for you” #romcombooks #contem

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A colorful infographic explains the 'STOP technique' for interrupting anxious thoughts. It details four steps: S for Stop, T for Take a deep breath, O for Observe (with a magnifying glass and heart), and P for Proceed, on a pastel rainbow background.

Stop Technique (DBT)

Distress Tolerance Skill that’s useful for anxiety, stress, overwhelm, emotional reactions, and impulsivity.

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Underrated DBT technique to use with BPD Patients

Remember that every Patient encounter can be therapeutic

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