Dialectical Living

09/10/2025

🤩Your chance to do an Intro to DBT Program is near! - https://mailchi.mp/dialecticalliving/dbt100

08/22/2025

👉DBT for Couples/Partners👈, Skills/Support to increase relationship mindfulness 💓 and decrease conflict ☔ (12 week group each week 2 hours)
Are you in a relationship with someone who has emotion dysregulation? Do you find it difficult to know what to say and how to de-escalate in times of distress?
Are you a person who struggles with emotion dysregulation and wishes your partner understood you better and had skills like validation and interpersonal skills to help?
Perhaps you are a supportive couple interested to learn how to be effective and successful in your relationship.
Whether you are early on in your relationship or have been together for a longer period of time you will gain benefit from this program. Your relationship is worth it!

Step into wellness with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills! Learn distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills online; both virtual facilitated classes and do at your own pace.

08/22/2025

https://www.dialecticalliving.ca/service/dbt-for-couples/

Step into wellness with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills! Learn distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills online; both virtual facilitated classes and do at your own pace.

07/22/2025

It’s not about choosing either-or, it’s about holding both.

At Dialectical Living, we support you in building skills that help you regulate emotions, manage distress, and improve relationships without invalidating your experience.

✨ Whether you’re just getting started with DBT or looking to deepen your practice, we’ve got something for you.

🔗 Tap the link in bio to explore upcoming groups, individual supports, and resources.

07/21/2025

📣 DBT 200 is here — Advanced Skills for Real-Life Growth! 💬🧠

Already done DBT 100? Ready to go deeper?

Join us for DBT 200: Advanced DBT — a 12-week online group to help you level up your skills, heal invalidation, and reconnect to your values. 💛

✨ Topics include:

🔹 Healing invalidation
🔹 Advanced DEAR MAN
🔹 Mindfulness of emotions & thoughts
🔹 Radical acceptance
🔹 Addictions & unskillful habits
🔹 Deep validation & more!

📆 Starts Sept 9 | Tuesdays 7–9PM | Live on Zoom

💬 Let’s keep building your DBT toolbox — in a space that’s validating, non-judgmental, and full of support.

🔗 Link in bio to learn more & register!

06/12/2025

Validation doesn’t mean you’re saying someone is right.

It means you’re saying, “Your feelings make sense, given what you’ve been through.”

It’s the difference between:
❌ “You did the right thing.”
✅ “I understand why that felt like your only option.”

🧠 In DBT, we teach validation as a way to connect, de-escalate conflict, and build trust, even in hard conversations.

Try saying:
— “That sounds so tough.”
— “I can see why you’d feel that way.”
— “Thanks for telling me that.”

💬 When was a time you felt validated, even if someone didn’t agree with your choices?

06/11/2025

You don’t have to react right away.
In DBT, we use the STOP skill when emotions feel like they’re about to hijack our actions. 🧠💥

It’s simple and powerful:
🛑 Stop: Pause, no reacting yet.
🧍🏽 Take a step back: Ground yourself.
👁 Observe: What am I noticing in my body and thoughts?
🧭 Proceed mindfully: What’s the skillful next step here?

STOP gives you the space to choose your response instead of just reacting.

🔁 Save this for the next time emotions take over and let us know:
💬 When have you wished you could rewind and STOP first?

05/12/2025

🚨 Don’t miss this! 🚨
Are you navigating intense emotions, or supporting a loved one who is? Join our FREE live info session to help you better understand how DBT can change lives.

- Discover powerful DBT programs for individuals and families
- Learn skills to manage emotions, build stronger relationships & reduce chaos
📅 May 26th at 5:30 PM ET (Online & interactive!)

👉 Reserve your spot now:

www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-live-online-program-information-may-26-th-2025-530pm-tickets-1335352337789?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/09/2025

🧠 Mental Health Week 2025: Unmasking Mental Health

This week, we’re joining the movement to . 

Too often, we hide our true feelings behind a smile or a simple “I’m fine.” But it’s okay to not be okay. By embracing honesty and vulnerability, we can break down stigma and build stronger, more supportive communities. 

Let’s look beyond the surface and see the whole person. Together, we can create a ripple effect of understanding and compassion. 

05/08/2025

💬 DBT TIP TUESDAY: Check the Facts

Sometimes our emotions explode — not because the situation is extreme, but because our interpretation of it is. That’s where “Check the Facts” comes in.

🧠 Here’s how it works:
When you feel a strong emotion, ask yourself:
* What are the actual facts of this situation?
* Could there be another explanation?
* Am I jumping to conclusions?

💡 Example:
I made a mistake at work — I’m going to get fired.
1. Check the facts:
* It was a small error, and you owned up to it.
* Your boss didn’t mention any consequences.
* You’ve had positive feedback all month.

🧘 Result: Less panic, more perspective. You can problem-solve instead of spiraling.

💬 Have you ever caught yourself catastrophizing like this?

05/07/2025

🌞 Summer Special: Save $300 on DBT100 & DBT200! - https://mailchi.mp/dialecticalliving/summerprograms2025

Step into wellness with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills! Learn distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills online; both virtual facilitated classes and do at your own pace.

05/05/2025

🧠 Struggling with intense emotions, tough relationships, or feeling overwhelmed by daily life?

💬 You’re not alone — and there is a way forward.

🌈 Join our online “Introduction to DBT” group – starting June 5th!
At Dialectical Living, we offer compassionate, community-based Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to help you build real, lasting change. No diagnosis required. No judgment. Just support from people who get it.

✨ What makes us different?
✅ Online & accessible
✅ LGBTQ+ friendly & anti-oppressive
✅ No diagnosis needed — self-referral welcome
✅ Taught by practitioners with lived experience
✅ Flexible payment options — including subsidized spots
✅ Covered by most insurance & a medical tax write-off

🔥 SUMMER SPECIAL: Save $300!
Register now and get summer pricing of $899 (regularly $1,099).

🎯 In just 12 weeks, you’ll learn practical, life-changing DBT skills:
🧘‍♀️ Mindfulness
🛠️ Distress tolerance
💗 Validation
🤝 Relationship tools like DEAR MAN
💥 Radical acceptance — and more

📩 Visit dialecticalliving.ca to register or ask questions.