COST: $45
1 1/2 Hour Workshop
With Dr. Michelle Litwer, Psy.D., PMH-C
Parenting is beautiful. It's also hard -- emotionally, mentally and physically. Join Dr. Michelle Litwer in this 90-minute workshop, geared toward parents and caregivers of young children, you'll learn evidence-based DBT skills tailored to the postpartum and parenting years.
Walk away with real strategies to:
- Stay grounded when emotions run high
- Communicate needs clearly (without guilt)
- Manage stress and mom guilt with compassion
What is DBT?:
Dialectics: DBT emphasizes the importance of accepting and changing simultaneously. This means that individuals can both accept their current situation and work towards making changes.
Mindfulness: DBT teaches individuals to be present in the moment and observe their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without judgment.
Emotion Regulation: DBT provides strategies for identifying, understanding, and managing difficult emotions in a healthy way.
Distress Tolerance: DBT helps individuals cope with intense emotions and situations without resorting to unhealthy behaviors.
Interpersonal Effectiveness: DBT teaches individuals how to build and maintain healthy relationships, assert their needs, and resolve conflicts effectively.
Benefits of DBT: Reduced symptoms of mental health conditions, Improved coping skills, Enhanced emotional regulation, Increased self-esteem, and Improved interpersonal relationships.