Stephanie Campoli Psychotherapy Blog

Homework in DBT therapy is a vital part of the healing journey. It’s where you get to practice new skills, reflect on your progress, and build resilience in your daily life. If you’re wondering why homework matters so much in DBT, or how to approach it with kindness and patience, you’re in the right place.

When suicidal thoughts feel overwhelming, it can be hard to see a way forward. I want you to know that you are not alone, and there are tools that can help you navigate these difficult moments. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills designed to help manage intense emotions and thoughts, including those related to suicide.

Understanding Radical Acceptance in DBT Ever since I started my training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), I knew that radical acceptance would be one of the most challenging—and emotionally tumultuous—skills to practice. I wasn’t surprised when I spoke with other DBT clinicians and colleagues who shared the same belief. In fact, Marsha Linehan herself acknowledges how difficult it can be. Radical acceptance lies at the heart of DBT. It’s absolutely necessary to build

Have you ever sent an angry message you immediately regretted? The DBT STOP Skill is a simple 4-step distress tolerance technique that helps you pause before you react and choose a more intentional response instead.