New and interested in dbt

[Tanager]

I'm the mother of a young adult daughter recently discharged from an eating disorder clinic. Our story, like most, is long, complicated, and full of pain. I would like to learn more about dialectical behavioral therapy, perhaps online. We live in a remote area. Thanks!

Our objective is to better understand the struggles our child faces and to learn the skills to improve our relationship and provide a supportive environment and also improve on our own emotional responses, attitudes and effectiveness as a family leaders

[Naughty Nibbler]

Hi Tanager:

Which eating disorder does your daughter have?  Has she been diagnosed with BPD?

[Tanager]

Yes she has a recent diagnosis. Anorexia and self-harm are the physical manifestations.  She struggles with self-loathing and suicidal ideation.  We live in a small town with very few resources. From my limited knowledge of dbt, I find that emotional validation really helps my daughter. Would appreciate information on online dbt classes for my daughter or family. Thanks so much. 

[Naughty Nibbler]

Hi Tanager:
I'm about to give you a lot of information.  My suggestion is that you start a "DBT Folder" for your favorite browser & bookmark the links I'm about to give you.  It will make it easier for you in the long run.

EATING DISORDER:
I discovered Therapist, Andrea Wachter, from an audio course of her's that was featured on the app, InsightTimer. That lead me to check out her website & explore other things she had to offer.

Firstly, I highly recommend the app "InsightTimer" (available in both Android & Apple).  It has lots of options for various types of meditation & destressing.  The basics are free.  If you are interested in some of the courses, you have to go Premium ($60 per year/$5 month). The courses should have things to offer your daughter & support the "mindfulness" aspect of DBT.

Andrea Wachter's website is:
www.andreawachter.com/

Check out her blogs, books & audio classes on Insight Timer. She has an audio course on Insight Timer - "How To Make Peace With The Body You Live In", which addresses body image.  She has another course, "Your Anxiety Tool Kit"

Andrea has two 15-minute meditations on insight Timer:  Stress Less Meditation & Kind Mind Meditation:

FOR DBT STARTERS:

1.  The self-service website below is a good starting point for DBT info. & training.  It would be a good starting point:

DBT SELF-HELP
https://www.dbtselfhelp.com/

2.  BUY SOME BOOKS & ACQUIRE SOME DBT WORKSHEETS

BOOKS
DBT Skills Training Manual, Second Edition
https://www.amazon.com/DBT%C2%AE-Skills-Training-Manual-Second/dp/1462516998

DBT® Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets, Second Edition
https://www.amazon.com/Skills-Training-Handouts-Worksheets-Second/dp/1572307811/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/139-4744720-2169246?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1572307811&pd_rd_r=0f82555f-5c88-474f-a5ea-108a28c4952a&pd_rd_w=skHFY&pd_rd_wg=aWw7K&pf_rd_p=4e3f7fc3-00c8-46a6-a4db-8457e6319578&pf_rd_r=NA146JT6T1SCP26WP4DB&psc=1&refRID=NA146JT6T1SCP26WP4DB

VIDEO
DBT Peer Connections Skills Training Videos
https://ilovedbt.wordpress.com/dbt-peer-connections-skills-training-video-series/dbtvideos/

WORKSHEETS
Therapist Aid
https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheets/dbt/adults

Note: Therapist Aid has a lot of resources.  You can download most worksheets without payiing a fee.  To modify or edit the worksheets, you need to join & get a paid membership.

PsychPoint
https://www.psychpoint.com/mental-health/worksheets/dbt-worksheets/

I just discovered the PsychPoint website recently.  After clicking a specific worksheet, go to the bottom of the page.  They allow a time period to read the instructions & then you can gain access to open a worksheet.

DBT CLASSES ONLINE:
I'm not sure about this one, but I'll throw out some thoughts & some info I did find.

I don't know anything about these two sources, other than I found them online:
https://emotionallysensitive.com/classes/

https://dbtclasses.com/services/

It might be worthwhile to just do a search for the area you live in (nearest larger city).  There could be a DBT source that doesn't advertise online DBT therapy, but it might be something to research.  With the Covid-19 situation, a lot of practices started doing therapy online.


ADDITIONAL INFO.
https://www.dbtproviders.com/resources.php

The 9 Best Online Therapy Programs of 2020
https://www.verywellmind.com/best-online-therapy-4691206


10 of the Best Sites for DBT Worksheets and Resources
https://www.unk.com/blog/top-ten-sites-for-dbt-worksheets/

BPD Peer Recommended Resources for Managing Quarantine & COVID-19
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56aab18d4bf11837b0fa5fe9/t/5ea998d6bbc3423470e36c3f/1588173017074/Peer+Resource+COVID-19+Draft+uPDATED+4.27.20.pdf

[Tanager]

Thank you so very much for this list of dbt resources!  I do have a subscription to Insight Timer, and will start there.  I have hope dbt will benefit the entire family.

[Naughty Nibbler]

Thank you so very much for this list of dbt resources!  I do have a subscription to Insight Timer, and will start there.  I have hope dbt will benefit the entire family.

Best wishes.  DBT is great strategy for anyone & helps to develop/enhance emotional intelligence.  A tool for life.

Some people come back to start threads on specific DBT tools & using them in specific situations.  That's something you might consider.