My Place for Peace

11/10/2025

https://www.myplaceforpeace.com/blog/communicating-effectively-with-dear-man-a-dbt-skill-for-healthier-conversations

We all have moments when it feels hard to speak up — to ask for what we need, to say “no,” or to express how we really feel. Maybe you worry about upsetting someone, or you’ve learned to stay quiet to keep the peace. The truth is, healthy communication doesn’t mean avoiding conflict. It me...

10/31/2025

https://www.myplaceforpeace.com/blog/learning-to-calm-intense-emotions-the-tipp-skill-from-dbt

When emotions run high, it can feel impossible to think clearly or make healthy choices. Your heart races, your body tenses, and it feels like your feelings are in the driver’s seat. In these moments, trying to “just calm down” rarely works — because your body is already in full-alert mode. ...

10/28/2025

https://www.myplaceforpeace.com/blog/taking-care-of-the-basics-how-the-dbt-skill-please-can-support-your-emotional-health

When emotions feel overwhelming or we find ourselves reacting in ways we later regret, it's easy to overlook the basics—like how we're sleeping, eating, or even if we’re getting sick. In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), there's a skill that focuses exactly on this: the PLEASE skill. PLEASE is...

10/17/2025

A reminder that our social stars group is starting next week on Monday! If you are interested in signing up, please register through the form on our website.

09/08/2025

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