Why DBT Skills Aren’t Working (and What to Do Instead)
Why DBT Skills Aren’t Working (and What to Do Instead) If you’ve been trying DBT skills and feel like nothing is changing, you’re not alone. You might be thinking: “I know the skills, but I can’t use them in the moment” “I try, but it doesn’t actually change how I feel” “Maybe I’m just doing it wrong” And over time, that can turn into: frustration self-doubt feeling like therapy isn’t working But here’s the [read more]
Feel Emotions Too Intensely? Why It Happens and What Actually Helps
Feel Emotions Too Intensely? You’re Not Broken If you feel emotions too intensely, you’ve probably heard things like: “You’re too sensitive” “You’re overreacting” “You need to calm down” And at some point, you may have started to believe it. But here’s the reality:Your emotions aren’t the problem. The way they’re understood..and responded to...is. Many people who feel emotions intensely aren’t “too much.” They’re people whose emotional systems are: Highly sensitive Deeply responsive Shaped by past [read more]
DBT Problem Solving: What to Do When Your Emotions Fit the Facts
DBT problem solving is the skill you use when your emotions make sense, but the situation itself needs to change. [read more]
Opposite Action DBT: How to Change Emotions When They Feel Too Strong
If you’ve ever felt stuck in an emotion that just won’t shift, you’re not alone. Opposite action DBT is one of the most effective skills for changing emotions that feel too strong or hard to manage. [read more]
Check the Facts Not Working? Why DBT Doesn’t Work Sometimes (and What to Do Instead)
If you’ve tried using the DBT skill “check the facts” and thought, this isn’t working, you’re not alone. A lot of people learn this skill and quickly feel frustrated, stuck, or even more overwhelmed. [read more]
DBT Emotion Model: How Emotions Work
The DBT emotion model is one of the most important tools for understanding and regulating emotions. Before you can change how you feel, you need to understand what is actually happening inside your emotional system. Most people experience emotions as overwhelming or confusing. In reality, emotions follow a pattern. When you understand that pattern, emotions become more predictable, more manageable, and less intimidating. In Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emotions are not random. They are structured, full-system [read more]
