DBT Skills for Depression: 7 Tricks To Help Beat Depression
Depression’s biggest lie? That there’s no way out. 💭 In this powerful video, Dr. Kiki Fehling, psychologist and DBT expert, shares seven DBT skills for depression that can help you quiet your inner critic, manage emotional pain, and rebuild a meaningful life — one small step at a time.
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—Going to your local emergency room or crisis center
You’ll learn practical, research-backed tools to stop depressive thinking loops and reconnect with what really matters. Discover how to:
✅ Use nonjudgmental mindfulness to stop harsh self-talk.
✅ Self-soothe and bring physical comfort to emotional pain.
✅ Practice mindfulness of emotion to process feelings safely.
✅Apply opposite action to break free from isolation and inertia.
✅ Check the facts to challenge depressive thoughts.
✅ Accumulate positives by living according to your values.
✅ Build self-encouragement and compassion to keep going when it’s hard.
At the end, Dr. Kiki explains the crucial difference between clinical depression and everyday sadness — and why that distinction matters for your recovery. Whether you’re navigating major depressive disorder or deep emotional exhaustion, these DBT skills can help you find clarity, motivation, and hope again.
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: The Biggest Lie of Depression
00:30 – Understanding Types of Depression
01:00 – Skill #1: Non-judgmentally — Stop Harsh Self-Talk
02:00 – Skill #2: Self-Soothing for Emotional Pain
03:00 – Skill #3: Mindfulness of Current Emotion
04:00 – Skill #4: Opposite Action — Fight Depression’s Urges
06:00 – Skill #5: Checking the Facts
07:30 – Skill #6: Accumulating Positives for Long-Term Change
09:00 – Skill #7: Self-Encouragement and Compassion
10:30 – The Difference Between Sadness and Clinical Depression
11:30 – Final Thoughts & Finding Professional Support
❓ Questions the Video Answers:
What are the best DBT skills for coping with depression?
How can DBT help when I feel stuck or hopeless?
What does “nonjudgmentally” mean in DBT?
How can I stop negative self-talk when I’m depressed?
What are examples of self-soothing techniques?
How do I practice mindfulness of emotion when it’s painful?
What is the DBT skill “opposite action,” and how does it help depression?
How can checking the facts reduce depressive thoughts?
What does “accumulating positives” mean in DBT?
How do I reconnect with my values when I feel numb or empty?
How does self-encouragement improve motivation?
What’s the difference between sadness and clinical depression?
Can DBT really treat major depressive disorder?
How can I find a DBT therapist or mental health support?
How can I start practicing DBT skills on my own?
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