DBT talks about having a "skills breakdown point" where someone experiences a mental health crisis and they struggle to use skills. But what can you do to keep your mental health "on track" before a crisis hits? How can you be more aware of early warning signs that your mental health may be starting to decline before hitting rock bottom? Kate and Michelle talk about four DBT skills that can be helpful practices and share their personal experiences using each one.

TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 26:27-28:25.

Support the show

Want to get 15% off of ALL Guildford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtme

If you want to sign up for Kate's free DBT peer support group, you can sign up here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dbt-discussion-group-tickets-518237601617

Check out our Etsy shop for DBT-inspired items and our journaling workbook (only $7.50!): https://www.etsy.com/shop/dbtandme

Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

Consider providing ongoing support to the podcast by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/dbtandme

You can join our facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dbtandmepodcast

Check out our other podcast, The Couch and The Chair, on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-couch-and-the-chair/id1554159244) or on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3MZ8aZPoRKxGmLtFcR4S4O)

If you need support/have questions, email us at [email protected]