Breathing exercises are one of the many tools available to people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) to help reduce their symptoms. Indeed, people have been using breathing exercises for thousands of years to help reduce stress and anxiety, aid sleep, and improve…
The HALT skill is a simple system that allows you to check in with your basic needs, which can have a massive impact on your emotional regulation. As emotional regulation can be challenging for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD), HALT can…
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a condition that’s challenging to live with. Some of the common symptoms of BPD include emotional dysregulation, anger management issues, unstable relationships, and a shifting sense of self-image. BPD is a condition that can make every day…
Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) was created by Dr Marsha Linehan specifically to help people with borderline personality disorder (BPD), and it can also be used to treat other mental health issues. DBT is on based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) but also combines…
When dealing with a disorder as complex as borderline personality disorder (BPD), it’s natural to look for as many potential solutions as possible. There are nine core symptoms of BPD, with someone needing to experience at least five of the nine regularly,…
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is one of the most popular and effective forms of therapy used to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD). DBT emphasized building essential skills in four key areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. These are four…
Cold days and long dark nights can make winter a challenging time of year for many people, especially after the holidays have been and gone. The holidays can provide a beacon of joy for those who enjoy them. Of course, not everyone…
A new year is almost upon us and with it comes a fresh chance to look at our lives and think about the areas we’d like to improve. When you live with borderline personality disorder (BPD), those areas can feel glaringly obvious.…
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a powerful tool for managing intense emotions, building emotional resilience, and fostering mindfulness. One of the core mindfulness skills in DBT is Observe. This skill is foundational in cultivating awareness and is the first step toward developing…
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic approach developed by psychologist Marsha Linehan to help individuals with intense emotional experiences, especially those living with borderline personality disorder (BPD). BPD is characterized by difficulties in regulating emotions, maintaining stable relationships, managing self-image, and…
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