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!

๐ŸŒˆโœจ Take a mindful breath with us! Rainbow Breathing is a simple yet powerful way to slow down, tune into your body, and ...
09/01/2025

๐ŸŒˆโœจ Take a mindful breath with us! Rainbow Breathing is a simple yet powerful way to slow down, tune into your body, and connect with your Wise Mind. ๐Ÿ’ญ๐Ÿ’œ

Each color of the rainbow can be a gentle reminder to breathe in calm ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ and breathe out tension...

๐Ÿ‘‰ Hereโ€™s how to try it:
1๏ธโƒฃ Imagine a rainbow in front of you (or use this image)
2๏ธโƒฃ As you trace each color with your breath, inhale slowly ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธโ€ฆ then exhale gently ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ
3๏ธโƒฃ Move through red โค๏ธ, orange ๐Ÿงก, yellow ๐Ÿ’›, green ๐Ÿ’š, blue ๐Ÿ’™, and purple ๐Ÿ’œ โ€” letting each breath bring you calm, focus, and balance.

This practice ties right into DBT skills like Mindfulness & Distress Tolerance โ€” helping you pause, reset, and bring balance back to your day. ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿ“ž Your Wise Mind is callingโ€ฆ are you picking up?Sometimes the best answers come when we pause, breathe, and listen to th...
08/20/2025

๐Ÿ“ž Your Wise Mind is callingโ€ฆ are you picking up?
Sometimes the best answers come when we pause, breathe, and listen to that calm, balanced inner voice.

Today, take a mindful moment to step out of Emotional Mind ๐ŸŒ€ or Reasonable Mind ๐Ÿ“Š and connect with your Wise Mind ๐Ÿ’กโ€”the place where intuition meets logic.

โœจ Youโ€™ve got the wisdom
โœจ Your Wise Mind is calling for a reason

๐ŸŒฟ Meet the Wise Practice Skills Coaching Duo: McKenzie & Jill ๐ŸŒฟTogether, McKenzie & Jill bring a powerful combination of...
08/11/2025

๐ŸŒฟ Meet the Wise Practice Skills Coaching Duo: McKenzie & Jill ๐ŸŒฟ

Together, McKenzie & Jill bring a powerful combination of heart, humor, and over 40 years of combined experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills coaching ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿง  Jill has been leading DBT-based programs in hospitals since 2009 and is known for her expertise in mental health education, having trained psychiatry residents, nurses, and medical students.

๐ŸŒŸ McKenzie has been teaching DBT skills since 2016 & specializes in working with teens and young adults โ€” making DBT skills feel approachable, empowering, and even fun!

Theyโ€™re both passionate about helping people build real-life skills to manage emotions, handle tough moments, and create a life that feels more worth living โ€” all in a validating, supportive, and skill-focused space ๐Ÿ’ฌโœจ

Ready to learn more or work with them? Reach out โ€” your growth starts here!

Are you ready for Real Change at home?๐Ÿ’ฌ Parents + Teens both learning DBT = connection, calm & real communication.๐Ÿ’š When...
07/29/2025

Are you ready for Real Change at home?

๐Ÿ’ฌ Parents + Teens both learning DBT = connection, calm & real communication.

๐Ÿ’š When families build a shared DBT vocabulary, co-regulate through stress, and reinforce skills at home... They donโ€™t just grow โ€” they thrive!

โœจ Join our DBT skills coaching sessions โ€” virtual & in-person in Troy, MI. Discover tools for emotional regulation, trust, and teamwork.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Designed for teens, young adults, adults & parents

๐Ÿง  Rooted in learning, applying and seeing real results

๐ŸŒฟ Letโ€™s build stronger bonds โ€” together!

๐ŸŒฟ Mindful Moment Check-In! ๐ŸŒฟPause โœ‹ Breathe ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ Feel ๐Ÿ’ซIn DBT, mindfulness helps us connect to the present momentโ€”without ...
07/21/2025

๐ŸŒฟ Mindful Moment Check-In! ๐ŸŒฟ

Pause โœ‹ Breathe ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ Feel ๐Ÿ’ซ
In DBT, mindfulness helps us connect to the present momentโ€”without judgment. Try tuning in to your body right nowโ€ฆ
๐Ÿ”ฅ Heat?
๐Ÿ’ฅ Tension?
โœจ Tingling?
๐ŸŒ€ Movement?

Breathe into that sensation and just notice what shifts. This is Wise Mind in action! ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’š

Practicing mindfulness helps us strengthen emotional regulation, reduce reactivity, and build a more balanced lifeโ€”one breath at a time. ๐Ÿ’ช๐ŸŒž

๐ŸŒฑ Skill Spotlight: Building Mastery ๐ŸŒŸFeeling stuck or low? Try Building Mastery! ๐Ÿ’ช This DBT skill is all about doing thi...
07/09/2025

๐ŸŒฑ Skill Spotlight: Building Mastery ๐ŸŒŸ

Feeling stuck or low? Try Building Mastery! ๐Ÿ’ช

This DBT skill is all about doing things that help you feel competent & in control. When we take on challenges (big or small!) and succeed, even just a little โ€” our confidence grows, and emotions stabilize. ๐ŸŽฏ๐Ÿ’ฅ

Start simple: Cook a new recipe ๐Ÿณ, go for a walk ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ, or tackle that to-do youโ€™ve been avoiding โœ…. Over time, consistent mastery builds resilience โ€” and thatโ€™s a superpower. ๐Ÿง โœจ

๐Ÿ“Œ Remember: You don't need to be perfect. Progress = power. Mastery is built one step at a time. ๐Ÿ™Œ

๐Ÿ“ฃ Life is calling... are you packed? ๐ŸŽ’โœจFill your backpack with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools & get ready to a...
07/03/2025

๐Ÿ“ฃ Life is calling... are you packed? ๐ŸŽ’โœจ

Fill your backpack with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools & get ready to answer with skillful action! ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ช Whether itโ€™s a moment of mindfulness ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ, riding the wave ๐ŸŒŠ, or checking the facts ๐Ÿ”โ€”your skills are your survival gear for the journey ahead.

Letโ€™s go live a life worth living, one skill at a time. ๐Ÿ’›๐ŸŒ

๐ŸŽฏCurrent openings but spots are limited! Call now!

๐ŸŒŸ Radical Acceptance isnโ€™t approval โ€” itโ€™s FREEDOM. ๐ŸŒˆIn DBT, we practice Radical Acceptance to stop fighting reality & s...
06/25/2025

๐ŸŒŸ Radical Acceptance isnโ€™t approval โ€” itโ€™s FREEDOM. ๐ŸŒˆ

In DBT, we practice Radical Acceptance to stop fighting reality & start making peace with it. That doesnโ€™t mean we like it. It means we stop adding suffering on top of pain. ๐Ÿ’ญโœจ

Today, take a deep breath, acknowledge what is, and say: โ€œThis is where I am right now.โ€ Thatโ€™s where real change begins. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’œ

๐ŸŒŸ Standing at a fork in the road? No matter which path you choose, you donโ€™t have to do it alone. โœจLetโ€™s build your land...
06/16/2025

๐ŸŒŸ Standing at a fork in the road? No matter which path you choose, you donโ€™t have to do it alone. โœจ

Letโ€™s build your landing gear with DBT skills to help you navigate uncertainty, regulate emotions, and make decisions from your Wise Mind. ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ฌ๐Ÿ’›

Whether you're facing change, stress, or excitement, your DBT toolbox can help you land steady and strong. Letโ€™s gear up together! ๐Ÿ’ช๐ŸŒฑ

๐ŸŽฏCall now! Spots are limited!

๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ญ Just because you think it... doesn't mean it's true.One of the key lessons in DBT:โœจ Thoughts are not facts. โœจYour bra...
05/28/2025

๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ญ Just because you think it... doesn't mean it's true.

One of the key lessons in DBT:
โœจ Thoughts are not facts. โœจ

Your brain might tell you:
๐Ÿ—ฏ๏ธ โ€œIโ€™m a failure.โ€
๐Ÿ—ฏ๏ธ โ€œThey must hate me.โ€
๐Ÿ—ฏ๏ธ โ€œI canโ€™t handle this.โ€

But DBT teaches us to:
๐Ÿ” Observe the thought (Mindfulness)
๐Ÿ’ฌ Check the facts (Emotion Regulation)
๐Ÿšซ Donโ€™t act on every emotion (Distress Tolerance)
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Communicate our needs clearly (Interpersonal Effectiveness)

You are not your thoughts โ€” you are the awareness behind them. ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ

๐Ÿง โœจ Curious about DBT? Dialectical Behavior Therapy has 4 powerful skill modules designed to help you build a life worth ...
05/23/2025

๐Ÿง โœจ Curious about DBT? Dialectical Behavior Therapy has 4 powerful skill modules designed to help you build a life worth living. Here's a quick breakdown:

1๏ธโƒฃ Mindfulness ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ
Learn to stay present in the moment without judgment. Focus on what is, not what if.

2๏ธโƒฃ Emotion Regulation ๐Ÿ’ก
Understand and manage intense emotions. Learn how to reduce emotional vulnerability and respond rather than react.

3๏ธโƒฃ Distress Tolerance ๐ŸงŠ
Cope with crises and emotional pain without making things worse.

4๏ธโƒฃ Interpersonal Effectiveness ๐Ÿค
Communicate clearly and assertively while maintaining self-respect and relationships.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Which DBT skill could benefit you most right now?

๐ŸŒŸ Happy  , DBT Warriors! ๐ŸŒŸDid you know that something as simple as your breath can be a SUPERPOWER? ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™€๏ธโœจDeep, mindful b...
05/05/2025

๐ŸŒŸ Happy , DBT Warriors! ๐ŸŒŸ

Did you know that something as simple as your breath can be a SUPERPOWER? ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™€๏ธโœจ

Deep, mindful breathing isn't just relaxing โ€” it helps regulate your emotions AND soothes your nervous system! ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’–

Today, try a fun twist: partner breathing! ๐Ÿคโœจ
โ€ข Sit or stand close to someone you trust, sync your breathing together, and feel the calm connection grow. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’ฌ

It's an amazing way to ground yourself AND build emotional attunement! ๐Ÿ’•

Your breath is always with you โ€” and sometimes, sharing it (mindfully!) makes it even more powerful. ๐ŸŒŸ



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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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