DBT Skills

What To Do When Emotions Take Over

Yesterday I was late for a meeting and I got stuck in traffic. For those of you who live in the Bay Area, you know how frustrating that...

The Biology Beneath: Explaining Emotional Sensitivity

Ever wonder why you feel so sensitive? Why even the littlest thing sends you off on an emotional roller coaster? It may have something to...

DBT For Trauma And Depression

I am passionate about Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I use it in my own life and it has made all the difference. I cope with...

Surviving An Emotional Crisis: Step by Step

We’ve all been there. Something happens and your emotions take over. You can no longer think clearly and logic is not an option. You are...

4 Steps From DBT That Can Boost Your Self Esteem

Low self esteem seems to be almost an epidemic in our society, yet we play the part of feeling strong and acting confident by what I call...