COPING SKILLS FOR BIG EMOTIONS

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-based classes are designed to help with.

Learn to work with

your emotions

Our classes 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.

Live Online Courses

Learn communication and validation skills drawn from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help parents, partners, and family members respond to emotional intensity with more clarity, steadiness, and less escalation.

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This class, based in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), helps you apply practical skills to real-life situations, so you can stay centered, communicate effectively, and protect your peace through the holiday season.

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All 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).

The 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.

This program is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Participation does not constitute psychotherapy, counseling, mental health treatment, or other clinical social work services and does not establish a therapist-client relationship with the instructor or DBT Ozarks. The instructor's clinical social work license is issued by the State of Missouri. Information presented is general in nature and is not a substitute for individualized assessment, diagnosis, or treatment from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.