parenting teens

DBT Crisis Survival Skills: A Guide to Managing Intense Emotions

DBT Crisis Survival Skills: A Guide to Managing Intense Emotions

Crisis survival skills are a collection of techniques, often summarized in acronyms, that teach individuals how to cope with intense emotions and urges without making the situation worse. These skills are essential for anyone, but particularly beneficial for teens with self-destructive behaviors such as self-harm, substance abuse, or disruptive actions that harm relationships.

Parenting Through the Emotional Rollercoaster of Raising Teens - Using Your Wise Mind

Parenting Through the Emotional Rollercoaster of Raising Teens - Using Your Wise Mind

This blog explores the application of the Wise Mind concept from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in parenting teenagers. It addresses the challenges of raising teens, such as intense mood swings and self-destructive behaviors, and presents the Wise Mind approach as a tool for navigating these challenges to foster a harmonious family environment.