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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills for Emotional Healing

 

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides evidence-based tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and relationship support. These tools help people pause, regulate the nervous system, and respond to life’s challenges with greater clarity and balance.

At Heartlife Holistic, DBT is part of our Integrative Mental Health framework, with many skills adapted to support Perinatal Mental Health and the nervous system awareness, attachment -informed care and mind-body practices,

 

Many of these skills are especially helpful during periods of change such as pregnancy, postpartum, and other life transitions.

The resources below offer simple, printable tools that can support emotional regulation, communication, and resilience in everyday life.

Downloadable DBT Skill Sheets


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Matrescence Bath Ritual Guide & Workbook

A guided ritual for rest, reflection, and nervous system support during the transition into motherhood.

Motherhood changes us emotionally, physically, relationally, and spiritually. Yet many women move through this profound developmental transition without space to pause, reflect, or tend to themselves with care.

The Matrescence Bath Ritual was created as a gentle companion for this season of change.

This offering includes:

an 8-minute guided Matrescence reflection

a beautifully designed ritual guide & workbook

prompts for emotional processing and identity reflection

nervous system–supportive self-care practices

a quiet space to pause during the transition to motherhood

Created by Kathy Morelli, LPC, SEP Integrative psychotherapist specializing in trauma, attachment, and perinatal mental health.

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