Willingness is a DBT skill that is taught in the Distress Tolerance Module that helps us tolerate intense emotions by accepting the reality of the present moment and doing what is most effective right now (even when we may not want to be effective).
Marsha Linehan is quoted as saying, "Acceptance is the only way out of Hell".
What is one thing you can do to accept today as it is?
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Additional Resources
🔹 Reality Acceptance Skills/Radical Acceptance
🔹 Distress Tolerance Skills
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I’m part of a Peer DBT Group and after today’s session I’m in tears over how powerful these skills are. The blunt, Soviet-style handouts are deceptively simply. From the black and white pages jump massive ideas, or simple ones. Whichever I need in that moment.
Sobriety saved my life and DBT has changed my life. It is the instruction manual for life I always wanted. Thank you to Marsha Linehan her colleagues and patients.

Hi everyone!
I'm Dr. Kiki Fehling (they/she), a clinical psychologist and Linehan-Board-certified expert therapist in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT; an evidence-based therapy for BPD). I'm also a mental health author, writer, and content creator known as "dbtkiki."
I wanted to post my AMA post now so folks could write questions even if they're not available later. I will be answering questions 1pm-3pm ET!
About me and what questions I can answer
With my education and experiences thus far, I'm an expert in BPD, DBT, trauma/PTSD, LGBTQ+ mental health, and self-injury and suicide. I've got some personal deep interests in neurodiversity, meditation/Zen, embodiment, and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. I consider myself a highly sensitive person, and I've struggled with my own mental health difficulties and traumas over the years. DBT has been life-changing for me and my clients, so I'm doing my best to make it more accessible for other people who need it!
For this AMA today, I'm excited to answer any questions about the topics I mention above, of course. But, I'm also ready and willing to help out in any way that I can—so if you have a question that you're not sure I can answer, ask it anyway! I'll answer what I can, maybe others will have thoughts about questions I can't answer, and we can have some interesting conversations
Keep in mind: even though I'm a psychologist and therapist, I won't be able to offer any individualized therapeutic advice through this AMA. All of my comments here should be taken as informational and educational only. Please talk to your own therapist/doctor about any personal difficulties! If you don't have a therapist, check out this document for some potential help.
Beyond this AMA
You can learn more about me or DBT on my website, and there you'll also find a bunch of mental health resources I recommend.
You can also check out my online writing or my DBT skills self-help book.
I answer questions through my social media, too! So if I miss anything today, feel free to connect with me elsewhere (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, etc).
Looking forward to chatting!
Update 5/29/24 at 2:54pm ET: The official time is almost done, and there are a few more questions here I haven't answered! I have a hard cut-off at 3pm my time, so I'll try to come back later tonight to answer a few more questions, before telling the mods to close the post. Thanks everyone for your questions so far!
Update again: OK, everyone, I have to stop. Thanks for your questions! I'm so sorry if I missed yours. As I said, feel free to connect elsewhere on social media links above. <3

Willingness is a DBT skill that is taught in the Distress Tolerance Module that helps us tolerate intense emotions by accepting the reality of the present moment and doing what is most effective right now (even when we may not want to be effective).
Marsha Linehan is quoted as saying, "Acceptance is the only way out of Hell".
What is one thing you can do to accept today as it is?
-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-
Additional Resources
🔹 Reality Acceptance Skills/Radical Acceptance
🔹 Distress Tolerance Skills
This post is reoccurring every Wednesday at 12:05AM EST (GMT -5:00)

Hi BPD! Tomorrow (Wednesday, May 29) @ 1-3pm EST, We'll be pinning an AMA post by Dr Kiki Fehling, a clinical psychologist and Linehan Board Certified DBT therapist who creates lots of helpful content about DBT for the BPD community! We love the work they do, and we're thrilled to be able to host them here.
Kiki's AMA will be open from 1-3pm EST, however, we'll keep the post pinned until the end of the month for folks to be able to read it.
For more information about Dr. Kiki, feel free to check out their socials:
WEBSITE INSTAGRAM TIKTOK
We are SO looking forward to this AMA and we hope you are, too!
Cheers, warriors!

I've been through Marsha's original worksheets at my local clinic but am now starting on the green workbook. I would love to join a support group. Does anyone know of any free online support groups? TIA

So today's my birthday (almost over but not quite) and I was thinking about buying myself a DBT book. I'd like to get one of Marsha Linehan's books since alot of people have recommended her but I'm not sure if I should get the manual or the handouts and work sheets.
I assume they're separate but work best together. I was wondering if the manual had worksheets covered in the handouts book or vice versa. I understand the manual is expensive but I have a preference for physical reads. Can anyone recommend which would be best? I am looking for myself, not to start a group so any advice is appreciated!

Willingness is a DBT skill that is taught in the Distress Tolerance Module that helps us tolerate intense emotions by accepting the reality of the present moment and doing what is most effective right now (even when we may not want to be effective).
Marsha Linehan is quoted as saying, "Acceptance is the only way out of Hell".
What is one thing you can do to accept today as it is?
-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-
Additional Resources
🔹 Reality Acceptance Skills/Radical Acceptance
🔹 Distress Tolerance Skills
This post is reoccurring every Wednesday at 12:05AM EST (GMT -5:00)

Hey everyone!
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Willingness is a DBT skill that is taught in the Distress Tolerance Module that helps us tolerate intense emotions by accepting the reality of the present moment and doing what is most effective right now (even when we may not want to be effective).
Marsha Linehan is quoted as saying, "Acceptance is the only way out of Hell".
What is one thing you can do to accept today as it is?
-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-
Additional Resources
🔹 Reality Acceptance Skills/Radical Acceptance
🔹 Distress Tolerance Skills
This post is reoccurring every Wednesday at 12:05AM EST (GMT -5:00)

Willingness is a DBT skill that is taught in the Distress Tolerance Module that helps us tolerate intense emotions by accepting the reality of the present moment and doing what is most effective right now (even when we may not want to be effective).
Marsha Linehan is quoted as saying, "Acceptance is the only way out of Hell".
What is one thing you can do to accept today as it is?
-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-
Additional Resources
🔹 Reality Acceptance Skills/Radical Acceptance
🔹 Distress Tolerance Skills
This post is reoccurring every Wednesday at 12:05AM EST (GMT -5:00)

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Here's a summary of the books:

1. "Get Me Out of Here" by Rachel Reiland: A memoir written by a person diagnosed with BPD, focusing on their experiences in therapy sessions.
   
2. "The Buddha and the Borderline" by Kiera Van Gelder: Another memoir detailing the author's journey with BPD and how she incorporates Buddhism into her recovery.
   
3. "Building a Life Worth Living" by Marsha Linehan: Marsha Linehan's memoir, providing insight into the development of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and how it can be applied to one's life.
   
4. "I Hate You, Don't Leave Me" by Jerold J. Kreisman and Hal Straus: This book combines diagnostic criteria with real-life stories, offering insight into BPD from both emotional and medical perspectives.
   
5. "The Borderline Personality: Vision and Healing" by Nathan Schwartz-Salant: Written from a Jungian perspective, this book offers understanding and compassion for individuals with BPD.
   
6. "The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook" by Matthew McKay, Jeffrey C. Wood, and Jeffrey Brantley: A workbook providing practical exercises and skills for managing emotions and behaviors associated with BPD.
   
7. "The Borderline Personality Disorder Toolbox": A resource offering practical tools and strategies for coping with BPD symptoms.
   
8. "The Mindfulness Solution for Intense Emotions" by Cedar Koons: A guide to using mindfulness practices to manage intense emotions commonly experienced by individuals with BPD.
   
9. "Mindfulness for Borderline Personality Disorder": Another resource focusing on mindfulness techniques tailored specifically for individuals with BPD.
   
10. "Calming the Emotional Storm" by Sheri Van Dijk: A book offering strategies for managing emotions and reducing emotional reactivity, which can be particularly helpful for individuals with BPD.
    

These books vary in their approaches, from memoirs to self-help workbooks to resources focusing on specific therapeutic techniques like DBT and mindfulness. Depending on your preferences and needs, you might find one or more of these books helpful in your journey with BPD.

Here's a summary of the books:

1. "Get Me Out of Here" by Rachel Reiland: A memoir written by a person diagnosed with BPD, focusing on their experiences in therapy sessions.
   
2. "The Buddha and the Borderline" by Kiera Van Gelder: Another memoir detailing the author's journey with BPD and how she incorporates Buddhism into her recovery.
   
3. "Building a Life Worth Living" by Marsha Linehan: Marsha Linehan's memoir, providing insight into the development of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and how it can be applied to one's life.
   
4. "I Hate You, Don't Leave Me" by Jerold J. Kreisman and Hal Straus: This book combines diagnostic criteria with real-life stories, offering insight into BPD from both emotional and medical perspectives.
   
5. "The Borderline Personality: Vision and Healing" by Nathan Schwartz-Salant: Written from a Jungian perspective, this book offers understanding and compassion for individuals with BPD.
   
6. "The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook" by Matthew McKay, Jeffrey C. Wood, and Jeffrey Brantley: A workbook providing practical exercises and skills for managing emotions and behaviors associated with BPD.
   
7. "The Borderline Personality Disorder Toolbox": A resource offering practical tools and strategies for coping with BPD symptoms.
   
8. "The Mindfulness Solution for Intense Emotions" by Cedar Koons: A guide to using mindfulness practices to manage intense emotions commonly experienced by individuals with BPD.
   
9. "Mindfulness for Borderline Personality Disorder": Another resource focusing on mindfulness techniques tailored specifically for individuals with BPD.
   
10. "Calming the Emotional Storm" by Sheri Van Dijk: A book offering strategies for managing emotions and reducing emotional reactivity, which can be particularly helpful for individuals with BPD.
    

These books vary in their approaches, from memoirs to self-help workbooks to resources focusing on specific therapeutic techniques like DBT and mindfulness. Depending on your preferences and needs, you might find one or more of these books helpful in your journey with BPD.

Willingness is a DBT skill that is taught in the Distress Tolerance Module that helps us tolerate intense emotions by accepting the reality of the present moment and doing what is most effective right now (even when we may not want to be effective).
Marsha Linehan is quoted as saying, "Acceptance is the only way out of Hell".
What is one thing you can do to accept today as it is?
-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-
Additional Resources
🔹 Reality Acceptance Skills/Radical Acceptance
🔹 Distress Tolerance Skills
This post is reoccurring every Wednesday at 12:05AM EST (GMT -5:00)