DBT Skills For BPD: 5 Easy Ways to Calm Big Feelings
Being emotionally sensitive isn’t a flaw — it’s a superpower when you have the right tools. In this video, psychologist and DBT expert Dr. Kiki Fehling breaks down five powerful DBT skills for BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) that help you manage emotional intensity, stop impulsive reactions, and build a life that actually feels worth living.
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If you or someone you know needs help right now or is danger of harm, please reach out for help by:
—Calling 9-8-8 in the United States, or calling an emergency number in your country
—Texting "hello" to 741-741, or visiting www.crisistextline.org
—Going to your local emergency room or crisis center
You’ll learn how to cool your nervous system instantly, self-validate instead of self-doubt, and use mindfulness of emotion to stop running from your feelings. Dr. Kiki also teaches how to use opposite action to break painful emotional cycles and accumulate positives to reconnect with your values and long-term purpose.
Whether you’re in DBT therapy or exploring these skills on your own, this video will show you how to start feeling more stable, self-aware, and in control. And at the end, Dr. Kiki clears up one of the most harmful myths about BPD — the idea that it’s “untreatable.” (Spoiler: it’s not true.)
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Emotional Sensitivity Is a Strength
00:30 – DBT Skill #1: Tip Your Temperature
02:00 – DBT Skill #2: Self-Validation
03:30 – DBT Skill #3: Mindfulness of Current Emotion
05:00 – DBT Skill #4: Opposite Action
07:00 – DBT Skill #5: Accumulating Positives for Long-Term Change
08:30 – The Biggest Myth About BPD (and the Truth)
09:30 – What Real DBT Treatment Looks Like
10:00 – Final Thoughts & How to Get Help
❓ Questions the Video Answers:
What are the best DBT skills for Borderline Personality Disorder?
How can I stop emotional overwhelm with BPD?
What is “tip your temperature” in DBT and how do you do it?
How does self-validation help with BPD symptoms?
What are examples of mindfulness of current emotion?
How can I stop running from my feelings when they feel too big?
What is the DBT skill “opposite action,” and how do I use it?
How can I stop acting on emotional urges that make things worse?
What does “accumulating positives” mean in DBT?
How can I reconnect with my values when I feel lost?
Is Borderline Personality Disorder really treatable?
What makes DBT therapy effective for BPD?
How can I find a licensed DBT therapist near me?
What are some daily DBT coping skills for emotional regulation?
How can I start using DBT skills on my own?
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