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DBT Skills Cheat Sheet
A user-friendly cheat sheet of all the DBT pillars, concepts and skills referenced throughout The Shattered Pieces blog.

Vanessa Gillier
Dec 21, 20253 min read


Villain vs Victim
There’s a special kind of madness that comes from being in love with someone who rewrites reality.

Vanessa Gillier
Aug 31, 20254 min read


Lifestyle and Habits
True healing isn’t just about stopping something harmful - it’s about starting something better.

Vanessa Gillier
May 4, 20255 min read


Self-care
There is a voice that doesn't use words. Listen. - Rumi

Vanessa Gillier
Mar 30, 20254 min read


Communication styles
Learning to balance the message and delivery with the audience .

Vanessa Gillier
Mar 23, 20254 min read


Opposite Action - imagine the possibilities
When all else fails, do the opposite!

Jack Gailer
Jan 5, 20254 min read


Interpersonal Effectiveness (part 2) – Setting Boundaries
Communication now prevents conflicts later.

Vanessa Gillier
Jul 7, 20244 min read


Interpersonal Effectiveness – Self-respect
While we may be born communicators, we are not born with effective interpersonal skills. Those we need to learn.

Vanessa Gillier
Jun 30, 20244 min read


Distress Tolerance – Self-love
We are ever evolving. Evolution not revolution.

Vanessa Gillier
Jun 23, 20243 min read


Emotional Regulation – Self-care
Surf the waves, without drowning in the swell.

Vanessa Gillier
Jun 15, 20244 min read


Mindfulness – Self-awareness
The simple practice of conscious intention.

Vanessa Gillier
Jun 8, 20243 min read
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