DBT Resources

Link to my March 8th, 2024 30 minute Presentation on DBT that I gave to a group of counselors, social workers and others: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1T6A8mHuCI7wV1arxHDBnUNzKlYgzpFCE0-NXpuvVoyU/edit?usp=drive_link

Blogs:

• The Mighty: https://themighty.com/topic/borderline-personality-disorder/borderline-personality-disorder-symptoms-experience/ - Personal stories and experiences with BPD and DBT from teens.

• DBT Buddy: https://blogbuddy.netlify.app/ - Tips and tricks for applying DBT skills in everyday life, written in a relatable way.

• The DBT Diary: https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Diary-Monitoring/dp/1572249560 - A blog by a DBT therapist with practical advice and relatable examples.

• Young Minds: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/ - Information and resources about mental health for young people.

• NAMI Teen: https://www.nami.org/Home - Resources and support for teens with mental illness.

• The Jed Foundation: https://jedfoundation.org/ - Resources and support for teens and young adults struggling with emotional distress.

Podcasts:

• Marsha Linehan Podcast: https://behavioraltech.org/ - Interviews with Marsha Linehan, the creator of DBT, and other DBT experts.

• DBT Skills in Action: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LpYUrETWO5I - Practical tips and exercises for using DBT skills in everyday life.

• The BPD Diaries: https://thebpddiaries.com/ - Stories and discussions about BPD and mental health from a teen perspective.

• The Hilariously World of Depression: https://www.hilariousworld.org/ - A comedic podcast about living with depression and anxiety

• The Mental Health Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luNqYYiNock - Interviews with mental health professionals and people with lived experience.

Educational Videos:

• What the heck is DBT?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Stz--d17ID4 - A fun and informative video by The DBT Project that explains the basics of DBT in a clear and engaging way.

• DBT Skills for Teens: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WuxjYKk2eOU - A series of short videos by The Jed Foundation that teaches basic DBT skills.

• Mindfulness for Teens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_bmCKMrLYs - A guided mindfulness meditation video by UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center.

• The DBT Skills Workbook: https://cursosdepsicologia.com.ar/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/THEDIA1.pdf - A series of videos that explain the DBT skills covered in the book.

• Emotion Regulation for Teens: https://www.edutopia.org/article/emotional-regulation-activities-tweens-and-teens/ - A video by The Jed Foundation that teaches teens how to manage their emotions in a healthy way.

• Distress Tolerance Skills for Teens: https://www.ihs.gov/sites/telebehavioral/themes/responsive2017/display_objects/documents/slides/nationalchildandadolescent/distresstolerance0616.pdf - A video by The Jed Foundation that teaches teens how to cope with difficult emotions.

Apps:

• DBT Diary Card: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dbt-diary-card-skillcoach/id479013889 - Track your emotions, identify triggers, and practice DBT skills.

• Calm: https://www.calm.com/ - Guided meditations and mindfulness exercises for stress reduction and emotional regulation.

• MoodTools: https://moodtools.org/ - A collection of tools and resources for managing stress, anxiety, and depression.

• My Life Matters: https://eap.mylifematters.com/ - A safety planning app for people with suicidal thoughts.

• SuperBetter:https://superbetter.com/ - A gamified app that helps people build resilience and cope with challenges.