Tag Archive for: PLEASE skills

PLEASE Prevent Emotional Vulnerability (DBT)

In DBT, one of the skill sets that we learn to help regulate our emotions is known as “PLEASE.” These skills are so very important because if we neglect our physical health, we open ourselves up to being very vulnerable emotionally.  Just think of the last time you got very hungry but couldn’t immediately eat […]

Crisis Averted using DBT PLEASE Skills

I’m proud of myself. Today I experienced a medical issue that, when I last experienced it about a  year and a half a go, landed me in the ER in a state of panic.  It’s a good thing I did go the first time.  Doing so lead to a test the next day that showed […]