Ever find yourself in the middle of a stressful day, wishing you had a quick way to hit pause and regain control? That's where these DBT Cards for Coping Skills come in—your pocket-sized toolkit for navigating tough emotions without missing a beat.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, isn't just for therapists' offices. It's a set of real-world strategies developed by Marsha Linehan to help anyone handle intense feelings, tolerate distress, regulate moods, and connect better with others. These cards break it down into 125 bite-sized, actionable skills across the core modules: mindfulness (staying present), distress tolerance (surviving crises), emotion regulation (steadying your inner world), and interpersonal effectiveness (asking for what you need).
What sets them apart? They're designed by a DBT-Linehan Board Certified expert who's guided hundreds through real-life challenges. Each sturdy card features clear explanations, no jargon required—even if you're new to DBT. You'll get coping ideas with specific practice suggestions, troubleshooting tips, and calls to action that make skills stick. Plus, a summary booklet recaps key concepts and offers expert guidance.
Built tough for daily use, the cards and box organize everything neatly, so you grab what you need fast. Sensory details like the smooth card stock and vibrant, easy-read fonts make flipping through them a calming ritual itself.
Imagine you're stuck in traffic, anger bubbling up—these fit in your glovebox for a distress tolerance skill to breathe through it. At work, pull a mindfulness card before a big meeting to center yourself. Keep them bedside for winding down, or share an interpersonal effectiveness tip with a friend over coffee. Parents use them to model emotional skills for kids; couples incorporate them into check-ins.
Over time, these cards help shift how you respond to life's ups and downs. Users report feeling more grounded, with stronger relationships and a sense of purpose emerging naturally. Whether you're managing anxiety, building habits, or just seeking balance, they're a gentle, effective companion on the journey to a life worth living.
Ready to carry calm with you? These DBT coping skills cards make it simple and accessible.
