Wise Practice

Wise Practice Wise Practice Skills is a team of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Coaches who are passionate about providing education & support to teens and adults!

We are a group of DBT Skills Coaches who are passionate about bringing the best quality services to our clients through teaching Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills! We teach skills to preteens, teens & adults. We also provide quarterly DBT Skills Coaching groups for adults *see our website for more information on groups*! Learn more on our website or call to speak directly to a DBT skills coach! We Are Wiser Together!

💚☁️ You are the sky, not the clouds ☁️💚Your thoughts may drift, swirl, or storm but they’re just passing weather...Pause...
08/26/2026

💚☁️ You are the sky, not the clouds ☁️💚

Your thoughts may drift, swirl, or storm but they’re just passing weather...

Pause. Observe. Name what’s here without judgment.

The sky (that’s you!) stays steady, spacious, and full of possibility 🌤️

🎒✨ New school year. New challenges. Same you... just more prepared! ✨🎒 A new school year can bring exciting things *and*...
08/12/2026

🎒✨ New school year. New challenges. Same you... just more prepared! ✨🎒

A new school year can bring exciting things *and* some things that feel a little overwhelming. New classes, busy schedules, tests, social situations, changes in routines… you don’t have to wait until you’re in the middle of it to figure out how you’ll handle it.

🧠That’s where the DBT skill of Coping Ahead comes in! 🧠

Coping Ahead is a DBT skill that helps you:
✨ Identify situations that might be challenging
✨ Think about what could make them difficult
✨ Choose the skills you want to use
✨ Make a plan for how you want to respond

It's true - you can’t predict everything that will happen this school year. You can prepare yourself with skills and a plan. 🧰

Here’s to a new school year and a little more Wise Mind along the way! 📚✨

✨ WILLING HANDS ✨A DBT skill that helps you shift from tension to openness — right through your body. 💚Willing Hands is ...
07/28/2026

✨ WILLING HANDS ✨

A DBT skill that helps you shift from tension to openness — right through your body. 💚

Willing Hands is a posture of openness and willingness. When we unclench our fists and turn our palms upward, we signal to our brain: “I’m open to this moment.”

How to practice:
1️⃣ Sit or stand with your shoulders relaxed.
2️⃣ Rest your hands on your lap or at your sides, palms facing up.
3️⃣ Take a slow breath and notice any softening in your body.
4️⃣ Repeat quietly: “I’m open to what is.”

This simple posture reminds us: openness invites calm, and calm invites clarity.
Let go of resistance, open to what is, and notice how your energy changes. 🌞

Why it works:
This small shift activates your parasympathetic nervous system — calming your body, reducing anger, and helping you access Wise Mind. 🌞

🧘‍♀️ A DBT skill for those moments when tension takes over — your hands can lead the way back to wise mind.

💬 Try it when you feel defensive, frustrated, or stuck — your body can lead your mind toward balance.

📞 Incoming call... Wise Mind is calling...🧠Will you answer?💚 Sometimes Emotion Mind wants to react. Sometimes Reasonable...
07/01/2026

📞 Incoming call... Wise Mind is calling...

🧠Will you answer?💚

Sometimes Emotion Mind wants to react. Sometimes Reasonable Mind wants to overthink. But Wise Mind helps you pause, notice both, and choose what works.

✨ Before you respond...
📱 Before you hit send...
💬 Before you make that decision...

Ask yourself:
"What would my Wise Mind say?"

Your Wise Mind has been there all along—it just gets easier to hear with practice. 🌱

☎️ Answer the call.

💚

🧠💭 Mindful vs. Mind Full 💭🧘‍♀️Ever notice how your brain can feel like 37 browser tabs are open at once? 😅Mind Full migh...
06/12/2026

🧠💭 Mindful vs. Mind Full 💭🧘‍♀️

Ever notice how your brain can feel like 37 browser tabs are open at once? 😅

Mind Full might sound like:
☁️ "Did I respond to that email?"
☁️ "What's for dinner?"
☁️ "I need to schedule that appointment."
☁️ "What if that conversation goes badly?"
☁️ "I should be doing something more productive."

When our minds are full, we're often stuck in the past, worrying about the future, or trying to juggle everything at once.

✨ Mindful, on the other hand, is gently bringing your attention back to right now.

Maybe it's noticing:
🌿 The feeling of your feet on the ground
☀️ The warmth of the sun on your skin
🎵 Sounds around you
💨 Your next breath

Mindfulness doesn't mean having an empty mind. It means noticing where your mind is and choosing to come back to the present moment without judgment. 💚

🌟 Quick Mindfulness Tip:
Pause for 30 seconds and use your senses:
👀 Name 5 things you can see
✋ 4 things you can feel
👂 3 things you can hear
👃 2 things you can smell
👅 1 thing you can taste

Small moments of mindfulness can help reduce stress, improve focus, and create a little more space between you and overwhelming thoughts. 🌱

College success is about more than dorm décor and school supplies 🎒✨DBT skills can help students navigate:🌿 Stress & ove...
06/01/2026

College success is about more than dorm décor and school supplies 🎒✨

DBT skills can help students navigate:
🌿 Stress & overwhelm
🧠 Emotional regulation
🤝 Asking for help
💛 Mindfulness & balance
💪 Building a life worth living

Because confidence isn’t something students magically arrive with — it’s something they can practice and build one skill at a time. 💚

Send them with more than a mini fridge... Send them with skills! 🌱

In DBT, acceptance and change are not opposites — they are both part of the path forward...🌊 Acceptance says:• Your pain...
05/14/2026

In DBT, acceptance and change are not opposites — they are both part of the path forward...

🌊 Acceptance says:
• Your pain is real
• You are doing the best you can
• Your experiences make sense

🔥 Change says:
• New behaviors are needed
• Skills can be learned
• A life worth living is possible

DBT teaches us that healing happens when we hold both truths at the same time. We can accept ourselves as we are and work toward change. The middle path is where growth begins. 💙🧡

Self‑validation isn’t about fixing feelings — it’s about honoring them. 💚Try reading these statements aloud when emotion...
05/01/2026

Self‑validation isn’t about fixing feelings — it’s about honoring them. 💚

Try reading these statements aloud when emotions feel big or confusing.

Each one helps you shift from judgment to understanding, from chaos to calm. 🌿

Mindfulness isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence. 💚Each time you pause, notice, & choose mindfully, you shift fr...
04/23/2026

Mindfulness isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence. 💚

Each time you pause, notice, & choose mindfully, you shift from autopilot to awareness.

🌸 Benefits? More calm, clarity, and connection — less chaos.

🌍✨ On , we’re celebrating emotional wellness as a vital part of whole health.DBT Skills Coaching with Wise Practice Ski...
04/07/2026

🌍✨ On , we’re celebrating emotional wellness as a vital part of whole health.

DBT Skills Coaching with Wise Practice Skills helps you build habits that support your mental, emotional, and relational wellbeing — every single day.

💬 One-on-one support
📱 Text check-ins between sessions
🤝 Collaboration with your therapist
🧘 Mindfulness & emotion regulation
💚 Coaches who love DBT
💻 Virtual & in-person options

🌿 Real-life tools. Real-life change.
Let’s make emotional health part of your wellness journey.

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