by Kelsey Hylland | Oct 27, 2025 | Blog
Fear is a natural and necessary emotion — one that has helped humans survive for thousands of years. Yet, in modern life, fear often shows up when there’s no real danger: a difficult conversation, a big presentation, or even the thought of failing. This Halloween...
by Kelsey Hylland | Oct 20, 2025 | Blog
When children or early adolescents experience overwhelming emotions, impulsivity, or relational difficulties, introducing DBT for young people can provide a valuable framework for support. Originally developed for adults, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) has been...
by Kelsey Hylland | Oct 13, 2025 | Blog
Last week, colleagues from DBT-UK attended the Society for Dialectical Behaviour Therapy UK & Ireland (SfDBT) annual conference, held virtually on 9–10 October 2025 under the theme “DBT and the Body.”We logged off at the end of Day Two feeling inspired,...
by Kelsey Hylland | Oct 6, 2025 | Blog
Every year on October 10th we mark World Mental Health Day — a global moment to raise awareness, challenge stigma and press for better access to care. The 2025 theme, “Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” draws attention to how critical...
by Kelsey Hylland | Sep 29, 2025 | Blog
Motivation is often spoken about as if it were a mysterious force that appears when we need it most. In truth, motivation is less about waiting for inspiration and more about cultivating habits, clarity, and direction. Within Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT),...