Dialectical Behavior Therapy
5 free, sourced guides on dialectical behavior therapy, written for people completing court-ordered requirements and the professionals who support them.
DBT Distress Tolerance Skills: Surviving a Crisis Without Making It Worse
Learn the core DBT distress tolerance skills designed to help you survive emotional crises without resorting to destructive behavior. Includes TIPP, ACCEPTS, and radical acceptance techniques.
Emotional Regulation: How to Manage Intense Feelings
Learn evidence-based emotional regulation skills from DBT. Understand why emotions become overwhelming and discover practical techniques for reducing emotional vulnerability and managing intense feelings.
Mindfulness in DBT: Practical Exercises for Daily Life
Discover how mindfulness is used in dialectical behavior therapy. Learn practical, non-religious mindfulness exercises that improve awareness, reduce reactivity, and support emotional regulation.
The DEAR MAN Technique: Communicating What You Need
Master the DEAR MAN interpersonal effectiveness skill from DBT. Learn how to ask for what you need, say no to what you do not want, and maintain self-respect in difficult conversations.
What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)? Skills and Applications
Understand DBT, the therapy developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan for managing intense emotions. Learn about its four core skill modules and how DBT principles apply to court-ordered programs.