by Kelsey Hylland | Nov 10, 2025 | Blog
In moments of stress, anger, or emotional overwhelm, it’s easy to act on impulse. Whether that means saying something you later regret, sending a frustrated message, or walking away from a situation without thinking — reacting too quickly often leads to unwanted...
by Kelsey Hylland | Nov 3, 2025 | Blog
Each November, Stress Awareness Week invites us to reflect on how stress affects our daily lives — and how we can manage it more effectively. Stress is a universal human experience; it can motivate us to act, but too much can lead to exhaustion, irritability, and...
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...
