Emotion Regulation teaches how to slow down and observe our emotional experiences so that we can slow down and choose a reaction. Often, we are operating from an emotionally reactive place. This is not always bad or destructive, but if left unattended, continuously acting from an emotion can lead to poor decisions and hurtful behaviors towards ourselves and others.
Read MoreMindfulness is the practice of observing one’s emotions and environment, describing feelings and experiences, and fully participating in the moment. In DBT, the practice of core mindfulness is taught through “what” skills and “how” skills, i.e., what can we do to become mindful and how should we do it? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based treatment for suicidal behaviors, borderline personality disorder and other severe and complex mental health disorders.
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