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11/10/2025

On , we want to remind you that it's okay to feel stress. Find a moment today — even if it's just a minute — to take a break and check in with yourself. 💙

10/17/2025

DBT Homework Assignment - Due 10/23/2025:
This week, we're building emotional awareness by becoming curious observers of our own experiences.
Assignment: Emotion Regulation Worksheet 4A - Observing and Describing Emotions
Your task: Complete Worksheet 4A for one emotional experience this week.

What you'll practice:
Naming your emotion accurately
Identifying what triggered it
Noticing your thoughts and interpretations
Observing physical sensations
Tracking your urges and actions
Seeing how the emotion played out

Remember:
Choose one emotion to really examine closely. The more thorough you are, the more you'll learn about your patterns.
Bring your completed worksheet next week!

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10/03/2025

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09/14/2025

07/18/2025

DBT Class Update - July 17, 2025
This week's homework is all about taking your skills from the group room into the real world! 💪
Assignment: DEAR MAN in Action
Your challenge: Write and actually USE a DEAR MAN script with someone in your life tonight or this week.
Describe the situation
Express your feelings
Assert what you need
Reinforce the benefits
Mindful - stay focused
Appear confident
Negotiate when needed
Start small if this feels big - even asking for extra napkins at a restaurant counts! The goal is PRACTICE, not perfection. 🎯
Ready to put your interpersonal effectiveness skills to work? You've got this!

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07/11/2025

RO-DBT Class Update - Due July 16,2025
This Week's Homework: Worksheet 22.A - Practicing Flexible Mind ADOPTS
Practice using ADOPTS skills in various situations throughout the week and document your experiences. Focus on maintaining flexibility and openness during challenging moments.

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07/11/2025

DBT Homework Assignment - Due July 17, 2025
This week's homework focuses on identifying barriers to effective communication and learning to prioritize your goals in interpersonal situations.

1. Interpersonal Effectiveness Worksheet 2 “Challenging Myths in the Way of Obtaining Objectives
2. Interpersonal Effectiveness Worksheet 3 “Clarifying Priorities in Interpersonal Situations

These exercises help you become more strategic and effective in your relationships by removing internal barriers and clarifying what matters most in each situation.

Please bring both completed worksheets to our next session. Be prepared to discuss examples from your own life and any myths you discovered that have been holding you back.

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