
Why Do I Feel So Much? ADHD, Emotion Dysregulation, and What Helps
ADHD, Blog, DBT, EMDRIf you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I feel everything so intensely?”—you’re not alone. Maybe a small disagreement turns into a spiral of shame. Or a single piece of constructive feedback leaves you feeling worthless for hours. Or maybe…

DBT Skills Series 9
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Feeling Stuck? Use the DBT Problem Solving Skill to Take Action and Move Forward
You’ve named the emotion. You’ve checked the facts. You know your feeling makes sense—and honestly, anyone in your shoes might feel the same way.
But…

DBT Skills Series 8
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Stuck in Sadness or Anger? DBT’s Opposite Action Skill Helps You Shift What You Feel by Changing What You Do
In DBT, the Opposite Action skill is used when your emotions feel real but aren’t quite accurate—or are pushing you to react…

DBT Skills Series 7
Blog, DBT, DBT Skills Series BlogsWhen Your Emotions Take Over: How “Checking the Facts” Helps You Respond Instead of React
Have you ever had an emotion take you for a ride — only to realize later that the story behind it wasn't quite true?
"Maybe your friend didn't…

How DBT Helps You Navigate Relationships Without Losing Yourself
Blog, DBTNavigating relationships can be tough—especially when you've spent most of your life trying not to rock the boat. Maybe you're the peacemaker, the one who gives in, the one who apologizes first (even when you're not sure what went wrong).…

DBT Skills Series 6
Blog, DBT, DBT Skills Series BlogsDBT Self-Soothe Skills: Find Comfort Through Your Five Senses
When Everything Feels Too Much
Some moments hit harder than others. A stressful conversation, a wave of anxiety, or just the weight of the day can leave you feeling raw and overstimulated.…

DBT Skills Series: 5
Blog, DBT Skills Series BlogsDistract to Survive the Moment: DBT's ACCEPTS Skill for Intense Emotions
There are moments when your emotions feel so big and overwhelming that staying present feels unbearable. Maybe you're flooded with shame after an argument or drowning…

DBT Skills Series: 4
Blog, DBT, DBT Skills Series BlogsMindfulness for Everyday Life – How to Stop Missing the Moment
Ever get somewhere and realize you have no idea how you got there? You drove the whole way home and barely remember the trip at all. Or maybe you're halfway through a conversation,…

What is EMDR and How Does it Work?
Blog, EMDRIf you have been looking into therapy options, you might have come across EMDR therapy—Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. That's a mouthful. But don't let the name intimidate you. At its core, EMDR is a way to help your brain do…

DBT Skills Series: 3
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DBT Skills Series: Regain Control with Paced Breathing & Paired Muscle Relaxation
When You’re at Your Breaking Point, Your Body Needs a Reset
You know those moments when everything feels too much—your emotions are overpowering,…