You thought you were going to get out of class today, didn't you? I don't see a valid excuse here. Have a seat and welcome to AffectorOfChange’s Emotion Regulation 101, where we take some time out of our day to review basic mental health tips.

Today, we're going to talk about these little habits you all have, where you scroll, stay up all night, and do all the worrying in the world.

It's not doing you any good.

So today, we're going to discuss the PLEASE skill from DBT.

If you don't know me already, I’m AffectorOfChange. I'm a licensed clinical social worker and certified in EMDR therapy. In my day-to-day job, I treat PTSD and other trauma-related concerns. Let’s break down the basics of the DBT skill PLEASE.

What is the PLEASE Skill?

PLEASE is an acronym that comes from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), pioneered by Marsha Linehan.

To practice this skill, you need to PLEASE take care of your body, so that you can PLEASE take care of your mind.

Conclusion

Welcome back, students, to your Spring 2025 semester course of Emotion Regulation 101.

I am your adjunct “professor,” AffectorOfChange, a licensed clinical social worker and a therapist who is certified in EMDR therapy.

If you have questions, feel free to reach out. I’d love to hear what helps you PLEASE take care of your body so that you can better regulate your feelings.

Stay tuned for next week’s lesson on negotiating boundaries as part of emotion regulation.