Skills for Real-Life Challenges
Mindfulness
Increase awareness of the present moment, shift away from harmful thought patterns, and let go of judgement
Emotion regulation
Recognize and understand your emotions and choose how to express and act on them
Distress tolerance
Manage emotional distress, increase flexibility within crisis, and accept difficult realities
Interpersonal effectiveness
Build and maintain positive relationships, communicate needs and desires effectively, and manage conflict in a constructive way
Conditions Improved by DBT
Anxiety & Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Substance abuse
Self-harm
ADHD
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Eating disorders
PTSD
Anger management
