SKILLS FOR HIGHLY SENSITIVE PEOPLE

Do any of these sound

familiar?

You might notice that your emotions feel intense and can shift quickly throughout the day.

You may find yourself:

Feeling overwhelmed by how fast your emotions change
Saying yes when you want to say no, then feeling guilty, resentful, or both
Being told you’re “too much” when you’re trying to be clear or assertive
Struggling to feel grounded in who you are, especially in relationships
Appearing “fine” on the outside, while feeling deeply unsettled or disconnected inside
Reacting strongly to small moments, like a look, tone, or shift in someone’s energy
Feeling empty, lonely, or unsure of your worth
Wanting to feel accepted by others and by yourself
Holding everything in until it builds into overwhelm or emotional explosion
Having moments where things feel so heavy, you’re not sure how to keep going

These experiences are more common than you might think and they’re exactly the kinds of patterns DBT skills are designed to help with.

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Learn to work with

your emotions

DBT skills give you practical ways to:

Slow down emotional intensity instead of being swept up in it
Set limits without guilt or escalation
Communicate clearly without feeling misunderstood
Stay grounded in who you are, even in difficult relationships
Respond with intention instead of reacting in the moment

These aren’t abstract ideas, they’re practical skills you can practice and build over time.

Skills

Classes

How to Communicate When Someone You Love Has Big Emotions

This live online class teaches practical communication and validation skills to help navigate difficult family conversations.

A live online class for people who are often the “steady one” in emotionally intense relationships and want to know what to say when things escalate.

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Skills for Intense Emotions & Mood Swings

If your emotions feel intense, unpredictable, or hard to manage, you’re not alone. In this class, you’ll learn DBT skills to steady emotional highs and lows, feel more in control, and stop getting pulled into reactions you later regret.

A live online class for people with big emotions.

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About

DBT Skills Studio

DBT Skills Studio is an educational program offered by DBT Ozarks that teaches practical communication and emotional regulation skills drawn from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

These classes are designed for people who want to learn DBT-informed tools they can apply in everyday relationships and life situations.

Classes focus on helping participants:

• navigate emotionally intense conversations
• communicate with greater clarity and understanding
• respond to strong emotions without escalating conflict
• build steadiness in challenging interactions

DBT Skills Studio classes are educational and skill-based, providing structured learning opportunities outside of therapy.

These classes provide general education and skill instruction rather than individualized guidance or therapy. These courses do not replace therapy services.

Open to participants in any state.