Family & Relationships
How DBT skills support couples, parents, and family members — whether you're the one in therapy or the person supporting someone who is.
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When Your Partner Starts Therapy
Practical advice for supporting a partner who's starting therapy. What to expect, how to help, common mistakes to avoid, and when …
Communication Skills for Couples
Discover how DBT interpersonal effectiveness skills improve couple communication. Practical tools for validation, conflict resolut…
DBT Skills for Relationships
How DBT interpersonal effectiveness skills help you set boundaries, ask for what you need, and strengthen your relationships.
Five Relationship Tips for BPD
Loving someone with BPD is hard. These DBT-informed tips can help you navigate the challenges and improve your relationship. Learn…
Family Support in BPD Treatment
Learn how involving partners or family in BPD therapy improves outcomes and reduces relationship conflict using DBT techniques.
Tips for Friends & Family of BPD
Supporting someone with BPD? These DBT-informed tips help friends and family maintain boundaries, empathy, and connection. Learn m…