Discover a creative, calming way to practice core DBT mindfulness skills through the art of embroidery. Each session includes a brief teaching on DBT mindfulness, followed by guided stitching where embroidery becomes your anchor to the present moment.

This is a sharps-free group: We use safe supplies and soft materials to create an accessible environment, especially welcoming for those in recovery from self-injurious behaviors. No prior experience with DBT or embroidery is needed! This group is designed to be a safe, supportive space to slow down, regulate emotions, and build attention—all while creating something beautiful with your own hands.

Meet Your Group Facilitator

Kristen Shuler, LCSW, is the founder of DBT Ozarks and DBT Hub.org. With two decades of experience in the mental health field, she specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, offering individual therapy, group facilitation, and intensive treatment options.

In addition to her clinical work, Kristen has spent years teaching the art of embroidery to hundreds of people in large group settings. Drawing from her creative roots, she led community-based embroidery workshops that brought together large groups of people to learn hand-stitching techniques in a relaxed, social environment. Her unique ability to blend mindfulness, creativity, and emotional awareness now informs her clinical practice.