Greenville DBT Collective

05/16/2026

A new DBT resource created by one of our collective members is now available! This interactive children’s book introduces the 10 primary emotions through a DBT-informed approach in a fun, engaging, and developmentally accessible way.

Designed for parents, therapists, teachers, and caregivers, the book can be read together with children while they color the illustrations and explore the deeper meaning behind emotions — including the messages emotions send us, the urges connected to them, and the social signals they communicate to others.

A creative and practical tool for helping children build emotional awareness, understanding, and communication skills.

The Robot meets his Feelings: Interactive DBT concepts for Kids and Families

03/06/2026

We are honored to partner with his new non-profit!

We are so excited for our spring fundraiser! Tiles for Tomorrow is a Mah Jong lesson and/or open play event for all skill levels. Tickets will go on sale March 10th! Visit our website for details and more information. Proceeds from this event will help TLWLP work to expand access to comprehensive DBT in the Upstate community! 🀄️
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01/16/2026

DBT helps to decrease emotional dysregulation AND learn of the benefits of emotional sensitivity

12/16/2025

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a skills-based therapy designed to help people:
✨ Regulate intense emotions
✨ Build healthier relationships
✨ Cope with stress without making things worse
✨ Create a life that feels worth living

DBT teaches practical, real-life skills in four key areas:
🧠 Mindfulness – staying present instead of overwhelmed
❤️ Emotion Regulation – understanding and managing emotions
🛟 Distress Tolerance – getting through hard moments safely
🗣️ Interpersonal Effectiveness – setting boundaries and asking for what you need

DBT doesn’t ask you to “just calm down.”
It meets you where you are—and helps you grow from there.

🌱 Change is possible. Skills can be learned. Support matters.

📩 Curious about DBT or ready to start? Reach out today.

10/18/2025

We are so excited to see this dream become a reality! If anyone is looking for a way to support the expansion of DBT in the upstate consider supporting this new non-profit! https://www.facebook.com/share/1CSxz6gatP/?mibextid=wwXIfr

We are committed to furthering the availability and affordability of comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other select evidence-based treatments, in the Upstate of South Carolina.

09/30/2025

Greenville’s first inclusive playground is now open!

The 10,640-square-foot playground features wheelchair-friendly and sensory-engaging play equipment for children 6 months and up.

09/18/2025

Read what Greenville DBT Collective therapist, Jordan Crosby, wrote about using DBT skills to ground ourselves during times in which the world is experiencing political uncertainty.

If you'd like to know more about how to apply these skills to political anxiety (and more!), please follow the link in the comments to join our waitlist.

Remember, blog posts and social media are not a replacement for therapy.

Discover practical DBT skills to reduce stress, manage emotions, and stay grounded during politically uncertain times. Learn how mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation can help.

09/11/2025

We are so excited about a new publication in the field of DBT! Can’t wait to integrate these new materials into our practice to help clients continue to work towards their Life Worth Living!

09/08/2025

How DBT Can Help Families 🌿 👨‍👧‍👦

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) isn’t just for individuals—it can transform the way families communicate, cope, and connect. 💙

Families facing stress, conflict, or big emotions often find themselves stuck in cycles of misunderstanding or escalation. DBT skills give everyone a common language for handling challenges together.

✨ Here’s how DBT can help families:
✔ Improves communication and reduces conflict
✔ Teaches skills for managing strong emotions
✔ Encourages empathy and understanding
✔ Builds resilience during stressful times
✔ Strengthens relationships through validation and problem-solving

When families learn and practice DBT skills together, they grow closer—not because life gets easier, but because they have the tools to face it as a team.

💌 Want to learn more about how DBT could support your family? Reach out