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April Griffin
Nov 16, 20243 min read
Why Groups Are The Best Way to Learn DBT Skills For Emotion Regulation
Participating in a DBT group is a very effective way to learn skills for Emotion Regulation. Read more to learn more.
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April Griffin
Oct 22, 20243 min read
The Freeze Response in Complex Trauma
The freeze response in complex ptsd is often experienced after a fight or flight response, and is often in response to trauma triggers.
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April Griffin
Sep 18, 20242 min read
What is the DBT STOP skill?
In DBT one of the first skills we teach is the STOP skill. It is a crisis survival skill, for when you are overwhelmed by emotion urges
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April Griffin
Jun 25, 20243 min read
I am spiralling...Now what? Learn the DBT TIPP skill
If you are experiencing extreme emotional distress the DBT TIPP skill will help you navigate this.
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April Griffin
Jan 10, 20243 min read
What is Radical Acceptance in DBT?
One of the most profound skills in DBT is radical acceptance. It is also one of the hardest DBT skills to grasp, understand and put into...
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April Griffin
Jul 25, 20231 min read
Survive stress by self-soothing
The DBT skill I personally find the most helpful when experiencing stress is the distress tolerance IMPROVE skill. For example, if I...
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April Griffin
Mar 21, 20223 min read
Connecting with your Wise Mind with DBT
If you have experienced trauma you may often be in emotion mind. DBT teaches how to access the wise mind, which connects with intuition.
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