DEAR MAN is a great DBT Skill

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Brands to email as a micro influencer

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My go to Cover Letter Tips + Template Included!

Having a killer cover letter is like having a secret weapon in the job hunt game. It's your chance to show off your personality and passion beyond just listing your skills and experience. A strong cover letter grabs the recruiter's attention, making them eager to dive into your resume. I

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Negotiate a higher salary with this template

Negotiating your salary is important because it ensures that your compensation reflects your skills, experience, and market value, which can significantly impact your long-term earning potential. It also demonstrates your confidence and assertiveness, traits that are valued by employers. Additional

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Art Journal Page - DEARMAN

This is a DBT skill that I am learning/working on to better communicate when my anxiety and emotions are not regulated. I think this can work well if I use Ride the Wave as it will hopefully help to keep me from escalating the situation. Used watercolors and marker. #dbtskills #ptsdhealing

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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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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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what if I told you he makes her a mixtape 😭

📚 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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LAUNDRY ORGANIZATION IDEAS🧺

Making my laundry organized was definitely a goal for me so i placed everything in plastic containers from Target and added all of my detergents etc in glass containers from walmart! I added modern labels to everything to make it look more aesthetic and beautiful. Vase is from Amazon and and the li

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🖤Dear Man

Ever freeze up or over-explain when you’re trying to speak up for yourself?” That’s where DEAR MAN comes in one of my favorite DBT tools for assertive communication without guilt. ✨ It walks you through expressing your needs clearly without losing your calm or your kindness. 💠 Describe – S

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Mental health Activities ✨

“The Transformative Power of Daily Activities on Mental Health” Incorporating these activities into our daily lives can lead to significant improvements in mental health and overall well-being. By prioritizing self-care and nurturing our minds, we empower ourselves to lead fulfilling and resilie

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

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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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A graphic titled "DBT With Sherlock Holmes Skill Spotlight: STOP - The Moment You Take Back Control," featuring a Sherlock Holmes silhouette. It explains the STOP skill (Stop, Take a step back, Observe, Proceed mindfully) for managing emotions and impulsive reactions, including a Holmes quote and Watson's insight on restraint.

STOP is a great DBT Skill to use

Use this STOP worksheet from DBT With Sherlock Holmes #dbt #dbtskills #dbt skills work book

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💬 DBT Skill Spotlight: DEAR MAN — Communicate with

Setting boundaries or asking for what you need doesn’t have to feel scary or selfish. DBT’s DEAR MAN skill gives you a framework to express yourself clearly while keeping relationships healthy. ✨ DEAR MAN stands for: D — Describe: State the facts without emotion. 🗣️ “I’ve noticed my worklo

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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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6 Mangas Before 2026

Setting my reading goals early with six must-read manga before 2026 ends! ✨ This lineup is perfect for anyone wanting fresh stories to fall in love with. Let’s make this the year of unforgettable manga moments. Which one are you starting first? 💗📚 #lemon8partner #manga #mangarecommendation

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The cover of '101 Trauma-Informed Interventions' by Linda A. Curran, featuring a quote by Bessel van der Kolk and listing various trauma modalities like Art Therapy, CBT, and EMDR. The image is part of a 'MONTHLY Book CHALLENGE Fall'.

An open page from the book discussing 'Body Language' and 'MIRRORING'. Overlays highlight that the book is 'Truly trauma-informed' and offers a 'Step-by-step structure' for interventions, emphasizing safety, choice, and empowerment.

An open page from the book titled 'Finding Your Voice: Expanding the Throat'. Overlays describe the book's 'Practical Skills' as quick to implement, time-saving, reliable for crisis de-escalation, and encouraging ethical application.

101 Trauma‑Informed Interventions by Linda A.Curr🧠

101 Trauma‑Informed Interventions” is a powerhouse toolbox for anyone working with trauma. Curran distills complex concepts into clear, compassionate, do‑able practices that honor safety, choice, and collaboration. The book shines through on technique like grounding, self‑regulation, cognitive refr

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A cute dog lies on a white bed, with the title 'How to Politely Turn Down a Date' and a 'Swipe' arrow, indicating a series of tips.

A small dog rests on a patterned bed, accompanying the advice 'Be Honest but Gentle' for declining a date, suggesting a phrase like 'I don't feel a connection in that way.'

A small dog peeks from under a white blanket, illustrating the tip 'Compliment Their Approach' when turning down a date, with an example phrase for respectful rejection.

How to Politely Turn Down a Date 💬💖

Turning down a date can be challenging, but it’s an essential skill that promotes respect and kindness in our relationships. Here’s why it matters⬇️ 1. Respecting Boundaries: Everyone has their own feelings and boundaries. By politely declining, you’re honoring your own feelings and tho

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DBT 101: Mindfulness Sessions 🧠📚 This one wraps up the last of the three “WHAT” Skills in the DBT Mindfulness module: Participate. ‘Participate’ asks you to throw yourself fully into the present moment instead of waiting for something to go wrong or trying to control it. You stop being the

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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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Trauma Changes Your Brain (and so does THIS!)

🧠Neuroplasticity is a blessing when it’s geared toward healing. ⁣ ⁣ 🧠Our brain, though, can also change in response to trauma. Notably, our amygdala, the fear center of the brain gets larger. Also, the prefrontal cortex and amygdala stop having important conversations. ⁣ ⁣ 🧠As our amygdala grow

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🧠ADHD + Relationships: The Hard truths

Hi friends💖 I don’t think a lot of the world understands how hard it is to maintain relationships as someone with ADHD. Not saying everyone with ADHD experiences the same things, but for me it’s very difficult. I notice a lot of the times my ADHD gets in the way of my romantic relationship

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A DBT skill worksheet titled "Skill Spotlight: ACCEPTS - When the Pain Doesn't Pass," featuring a Sherlock Holmes silhouette. It explains ACCEPTS as tools to endure pain, with each letter detailing a coping strategy like Activities, Contributing, Comparisons, Emotions, Pushing Away, Thoughts, and Sensations, concluding with a "Watson's Insight."

DBT Skill ACCEPTS works for me

Great DBT Skill worksheet from the book DBT With Sherlock Holmes #dbt #dbtskills #dbttherapy #dbttherapy #dbt skills work book

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A sepia-toned illustration of Dr. Watson pointing, with the title 'WATSON TEACHES 'DEAR MAN''. Below, the DEAR MAN acronym is spelled out: Describe, Express, Assert, Reinforce, Mindful, Appear confident, Negotiate. The image promotes 'DBT With Sherlock Holmes'.

Learn DBT Skill DEAR MAN

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A journal page featuring a blue glove, glitter, and various paper cutouts including a 'DANGER!' tape, red lipstick marks, and a sticker with 'GRUBHUB' text. It also shows notes about a 'Michigan HOSA Region 7 Leadership Conference' and a 'Biotech Skill apt time'.

An open journal page displaying handwritten lists of book titles under 'Books on my TBR', 'Fiction', and 'Non-Fiction'. A colorful butterfly sticker and a warning label in multiple languages are also visible on the page.

My journal pages so far!

my journal is a mix of a junk journal, book journal, and just plain aesthetic journal. I just started this month and I am having soooo much fun with it! if anyone has any tips or suggestions lease leave them down below💕 #journalideas #journalaesthetic #journalpageideas #junkjournalinspo

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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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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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Postpartum Depression and Rage in “One Battle After Another”

Perfidia asks, “Am I weird for being jealous of my baby?” No. You’re not weird. You’re a mom whose needs have gone invisible and that has a name, and it has support. Jealousy in the postpartum period is often a signal that you need connection, recognition, and care too. DBT skills can help yo

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A cold email template titled 'General Inquiry' provides a structured message for students seeking internship opportunities, with placeholders for personal and company details. Lemon8 username @catorialexaa is at the bottom.

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Cold Email Templates That Landed Me FAANG Offers!

These three email templates helped me land offers at Google, Amazon, and Deloitte❗️ I know it may seem impossible, but many professionals are willing to help you and offer advice if asked! Let me know if you give them a try or leave your own tips below! ✨ #Lemon8Diary #internship #goo

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Underrated DBT technique to use with BPD Patients

Remember that every Patient encounter can be therapeutic

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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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when the maid of honor and the best man have to share a tent…

📚 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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Dialectics (DBT) for a flexible mind

(From my counseling website, not my coaching one) What are dialectics? Dialectics relate to our theories and ideas, in terms of the OPPOSITE way we think. Here are some thinking patterns that we all experience, and get caught up in, it does us no favors to become stuck!: ▪︎ “All-or-nothing”

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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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DBT 101: Mindfulness Sessions 🧠🧘 Your impulse and your emotion are two separate things. I know they don't feel like it. That's exactly why we start here. 1️⃣ This video breaks down one of three “WHAT” Skills from the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness module—Observe. “Observe”

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A smartphone displays a job interview follow-up email draft, labeled "Xemail," next to a pen and a notebook with "SEND EMAIL TO JOB APPL" written on it. The image highlights "3 apps you need for job hunting."

The image introduces "Resume Worded" as an app to optimize resumes and cover letters. It shows a laptop screen displaying the app's interface, which provides a resume score and feedback for improvement.

This image presents "Xemail" as an app for streamlining job application communications. A smartphone screen shows the app's interface, featuring options for various email templates like "Follow-Up Email."

3 Apps for job hunting ✨

#resume #jobhunting #apps #appsyouneed

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Two people hold hands on a beach at sunset, with text overlay about the maid of honor and best man being 'just friends' before he speaks.

A man in a record store holds a record, with text overlay quoting, "I didn't want to keep you from meeting someone less...messy."

The back of a person's head with an orange flower in their hair, looking away, with text overlay stating, "but then she says..."

can’t stop thinking about this moment 😭

📚 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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