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The Tools I Use
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Specifically developed for BPD, DBT combines acceptance with change, validating emotions while teaching practical coping skills.
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Emotion regulation
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Distress tolerance
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Interpersonal effectiveness
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Mindfulness
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps us understand how our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected.
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Challenge negative thoughts
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Break destructive patterns
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Build self-awareness
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Develop healthy coping mechanisms
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is at the heart of DBT. For people with BPD, it can be life-changing, creating space between feeling and reacting.
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Present moment awareness
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Non-judgmental observation
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Intentional not impulsive responses
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Emotion regulation
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