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DBT Skills for Family & Loved Ones
If you’ve made it to this blog (welcome!), you may have already learned a bit about Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – the evidence-based treatment designed for individuals struggling to regulate their emotions and behaviors effectively. At DBT California, we...
What is the B in DBT?
Behavioral Targets in DBT By Dustin Miller, MSW February 2023 To be human is to develop behaviors that steer us off course of the type of life we’d like to be living. Screen time, spending time in bed, or unhelpfully using...
Redefining the Month of Love
February. A month commonly associated with the taste of chocolate, an anticipated romantic date, receiving your favorite flowers, and the scent of candles. Others likely associate this month with texts left unread, phone calls ignored, an abundance of used tissues,...
Understanding the “D” in DBT
Research from 2020 suggests that human beings experience approximately 6,000 thoughts a day (Tseng & Poppenk). With so much going on between our ears, might it be helpful to have a framework for examining our thoughts, and in turn, our lives? The practice of...
Especially Helpful Communication Tips for the Holiday Season
Communication is important, especially during the holidays when you may attend events, spend time with your in-laws, or visit your hometown. Many assume that others may understand what they mean without much clarification or that they have the same assumptions,...
Taking Care of Yourself this Holiday Season
The holiday season can bring up a lot of emotions for everyone. While the holidays might be associated with warmth and joy, it can also be a time that brings up feelings of stress and loneliness. Some ways in which we can help to manage our emotional experience as the...