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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!

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!

09/01/2025

🌈✨ 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. 💭💜

Each color of the rainbow can be a gentle reminder to breathe in calm 🌬️ and breathe out tension...

👉 Here’s how to try it:
1️⃣ Imagine a rainbow in front of you (or use this image)
2️⃣ As you trace each color with your breath, inhale slowly 🌬️… then exhale gently 😮‍💨
3️⃣ Move through red ❤️, orange 🧡, yellow 💛, green 💚, blue 💙, and purple 💜 — letting each breath bring you calm, focus, and balance.

This practice ties right into DBT skills like Mindfulness & Distress Tolerance — helping you pause, reset, and bring balance back to your day. 🌟

08/20/2025

📞 Your Wise Mind is calling… 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 🌀 or Reasonable Mind 📊 and connect with your Wise Mind 💡—the place where intuition meets logic.

✨ You’ve got the wisdom
✨ Your Wise Mind is calling for a reason

08/11/2025

🌿 Meet the Wise Practice Skills Coaching Duo: McKenzie & Jill 🌿

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

🧠 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.

🌟 McKenzie has been teaching DBT skills since 2016 & specializes in working with teens and young adults — making DBT skills feel approachable, empowering, and even fun!

They’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 — all in a validating, supportive, and skill-focused space 💬✨

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

07/29/2025

Are you ready for Real Change at home?

💬 Parents + Teens both learning DBT = connection, calm & real communication.

💚 When families build a shared DBT vocabulary, co-regulate through stress, and reinforce skills at home... They don’t just grow — they thrive!

✨ Join our DBT skills coaching sessions — virtual & in-person in Troy, MI. Discover tools for emotional regulation, trust, and teamwork.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Designed for teens, young adults, adults & parents

🧠 Rooted in learning, applying and seeing real results

🌿 Let’s build stronger bonds — together!

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880 W Long Lake Suite 225
Troy, MI
48098

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

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+12484694438

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

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