Cultivating non-judgmental thinking is taught in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Groups. In DBT mindfulness skills are intended to improve an individuals abilities to observe and describe themselves and their environment non-judgmentally, which enhances the ability to participate in life effectively. Mindfulness teaches individuals to observe and describe their own behavior, which is necessary when any new behavior is being learned, when there is some sort of problem, or a need for change.