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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!

01/09/2026

💧 Pain happens. Suffering doesn’t have to. 💧

Life can hurt. Rejection, stress, family stuff, friendships, school — none of that is easy. Pain is part of being human.

When we fight what’s happening or keep telling ourselves “this isn’t fair” or “this shouldn’t be happening,” the pain gets heavier and lasts longer.

✨ Acceptance doesn’t mean liking it.
✨ It doesn’t mean giving up.
✨ It means stopping the fight, so you don’t drown in it.

When we practice acceptance, pain is still there — but it doesn’t take over everything.

As Marsha Linehan (the creator of DBT) reminds us:
“Acceptance is the only way out of hell.”

💚How can you practice in 2026?

12/31/2025

✨ Start 2026 in Wise Mind ✨
A new year doesn’t need a new you—just a more centered, present, & skillful you!

Today’s a perfect moment to pause, observe, and choose what’s effective. 💚

Wise Mind reminds us:
🌿 Notice judgments
🌿 Let go of needing to be right
🌿 Pause & breathe before choosing
🌿 Participate fully in the days ahead

Small mindful shifts create big emotional freedom. Here’s to a grounded, compassionate start to the year. Wishing you a skillful 2026!

xo, Wise Practice Skills

12/23/2025

💚 988 is a great resource - available for call or text support! 💚

12/22/2025

🌟 Mindfulness Monday Moment! 🌟
Today we’re focusing on one of the sweetest DBT Mindfulness skills: Loving-Kindness 💛✨

Loving-Kindness is all about intentionally sending warm, compassionate wishes toward yourself & others. It’s like giving your mind a gentle hug 🤗💛

Whether you’re saying:
✨ “May I be calm.”
✨ “May I feel safe.”
✨ “May others find peace today.”
…you’re practicing the art of softening your heart AND strengthening your Wise Mind. 🙏🧠💛

It’s a skill that helps reduce stress, increase connection, and remind us that kindness (including toward ourselves!) is always a powerful choice. 🌱

Take a moment today to pause, breathe, and send a little loving-kindness into the world — starting with YOU. 💛🌍

🧠✨

12/12/2025

🎬✨ Mindfulness at the Movies! ✨🎬

Have you ever caught yourself having an ineffective thought… like noticing someone on their phone at the theater and instantly thinking, “Ugh, they’re so rude!”? 😣📱

In DBT Mindfulness, we practice Taking a Non-Judgmental Stance — which means noticing what’s happening without layering on the extra criticism. Instead of jumping to conclusions, we shift to descriptions like:
➡️ “Their phone is on.”
➡️ “I’m feeling distracted.”
No judgment, just observing.

This skill is part of the Mindfulness Module and helps us:
✨ Reduce emotional intensity
✨ Respond instead of react
✨ Stay present in the moment
✨ Improve relationships
✨ Increase inner calm

Taking a non-judgmental stance doesn’t mean you have to like the situation — it simply helps you see things more clearly so you can choose a more effective response. 🧠💛

So next time you’re at the movies (or anywhere!) and your mind jumps into Judge Mode… try pausing, noticing, and shifting to a descriptive, non-judgmental stance. 🎥👀💫

12/05/2025

✨ Mindfulness starts with simply observing — just like holding a snow globe still.
When we pause and watch our thoughts, feelings, and urges fall like snow ❄️, we create space for calm, clarity, and Wise Mind.

No fixing. No judging. Just noticing. 👀💛

This is the DBT skill of OBSERVE — the first step toward being fully present in the moment. 🌿

11/21/2025

🌼 Mindfulness is the foundation of DBT — and the ultimate “come back to center” skill! 🌼

When we slow down, notice the present moment, and practice observing without judgment, we tap into our Wise Mind 🧠💛. Mindfulness helps us break automatic patterns, regulate emotions, reduce stress, and stay grounded—one breath at a time.

✨ Benefits of practicing mindfulness:
• Improves emotional regulation
• Reduces stress & overwhelm
• Helps interrupt unhelpful thought loops
• Strengthens focus + presence
• Supports healthier, more connected relationships

Today’s skill reminder:
✨ Pause.
✨ Notice.
✨ Name what’s happening inside and around you.
✨ Let go of judgment and return to now.

Small mindful moments = BIG shifts in how we feel and respond. You’ve got this! 🌟

11/12/2025

💡 DBT Skill Spotlight: HALT! 💡

When emotions start to take over, pause & check in with yourself:

Are you....
😋 Hungry – Have I eaten recently?
😡 Angry – Am I holding onto frustration?
😢 Lonely – Do I need connection or support?
😴 Tired – Is my body asking for rest?

HALT reminds us that sometimes it’s not a crisis — it’s a basic need asking for attention!

Take a mindful moment, meet your need, & notice how your emotions shift.

✨You deserve care, not criticism.✨

10/23/2025

✨ We’re celebrating 52 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Google reviews & every single story of growth that got us here!

At Wise Practice Skills, we love seeing how DBT skills truly change lives — helping people feel calmer, more confident, and more connected 💚

💭 When you put in the work and apply the skills — mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness — the difference you feel is amazing.

Let’s keep building lives worth living, one skill at a time 🌱

10/10/2025

💬 Q&A Time! 💬

✨ Q: Is DBT Skills Coaching different than talk therapy?
🌿 A: YES! While talk therapy often explores why you feel a certain way, DBT Skills Coaching focuses on what you can do in the moment to manage emotions, improve relationships, and build a life worth living. 💪

DBT Skills Coaching is all about action — practicing mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation& interpersonal effectiveness!

If you’ve ever thought, “I know what I should do, but I can’t seem to do it,” DBT Skills Coaching might be your next step! 🚀

💡 Drop your questions below for our next — we love helping you build your skill set!

10/01/2025

✨ DBT Skill Spotlight: Accumulating Positives ✨

Just like dropping coins into a piggy bank 💰… every small positive activity you do adds up over time to build a “savings account” of pleasant feelings 🌱💚

✅ What is it?
Accumulating Positives = intentionally adding pleasant + meaningful experiences to your life.

🌸 How to Practice:
-Add short-term positives daily → listen to music 🎶, laugh with a friend 😂, take a mindful walk 🌳
-Build long-term positives → set small goals toward your values 💪, strengthen friendships 🤝, pursue hobbies that give life meaning 🎨

💡 Benefits:
-Increases resilience against emotional mind actions 🛡️
-Creates more balance + joy in everyday life 🌞
-Strengthens your “life worth living” foundation 🌍

Start small. Add a little “coin of joy” each day & watch your emotional bank account grow! 🐷💚✨

09/17/2025

🌿✨ Ready to create a life worth living? ✨🌿

At Wise Practice Skills, DBT is ALL we do — and we’re proud to be the first in Michigan to offer 1:1 DBT Skills Coaching! 💬💡

DBT helps you strengthen skills like:
🧘 Mindfulness
💪 Distress Tolerance
💖 Emotion Regulation
🤝 Interpersonal Effectiveness
⚖️ Walking the Middle Path

Whether you’re a teen or adult, we’ll help you build balance, resilience, and confidence — one skill at a time. 💫

📲 Let’s improve your mental health together!

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880 W Long Lake Suite 225
Troy, MI
48098

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.wise-practice.com/

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