DBT Skills for Real Life.
DBT-informed resources designed to help you practice mindfulness, emotion regulation, and value-based living - where life actually happens.
Designed by DBT Clinicians. Built for Real Life.
Our resources are created and curated by clinicians and coaches at 3rd Wave Counseling. Each product reflects the core principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy - balancing acceptance and change.
These resources are designed to support emotional wellness and DBT skill practice. They are not a substitute for therapy. If you're seeking individualized support, our clinicians are here to help.
Online Courses
Our online courses are designed to make DBT and mindfulness-based skills accessible, practical, and applicable to real life — whether you’re seeking personal growth, supporting a loved one, or strengthening your professional skillset. Rooted in third-wave behavioral science, each course focuses on helping you understand emotions, respond to stress more effectively, and build a life aligned with your values. Through clear teaching, real-world examples, and structured skill practice, our courses bridge the gap between insight and action.
Core DBT Skills
This online DBT Skills Course was created to be a clear, supportive starting point for anyone wanting practical tools for emotional regulation, communication, and everyday resilience — whether you’re an individual, parent, couple, professional, or part of a care team. Each module combines real-life examples, simple explanations, and actionable exercises designed to help you apply DBT skills in real-world situations without feeling overwhelmed. As you move through the course, you’ll build confidence in managing emotions, improving relationships, and responding to stress in healthier ways — gaining skills you can use immediately in both your personal life and professional work.
DBT for Clinicians
DBT for Clinicians is an online introductory training designed specifically for mental health professionals who want a clear, practical foundation in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Whether you’re new to DBT or looking to strengthen your clinical framework, this course breaks down core principles, treatment structure, and essential skills in a way that is approachable, clinically relevant, and immediately applicable. You’ll gain an understanding of DBT theory, core skills modules, treatment hierarchy, and strategies for working with high-risk or emotionally dysregulated clients — all grounded in evidence-based practice. This course is ideal for therapists, interns, case managers, and behavioral health providers seeking to confidently integrate DBT-informed interventions into their clinical work.
Building a Mindful Life
Building a Mindful Life is a practical, accessible online course designed for anyone who wants to slow down, reconnect, and learn how to live with greater presence and intention. Through 10 engaging modules — including introductions to mindfulness and meditation, yoga, exploring the senses, mindful self-compassion and loving kindness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness for everyday challenges like sleep, eating, relationships, chronic pain, and supporting children and adolescents — this course offers simple, real-world tools you can begin using immediately. Whether you’re navigating stress, anxiety, or simply looking to cultivate more balance and awareness in daily life, Building a Mindful Life provides practical guidance to help you develop resilience, emotional wellness, and sustainable mindfulness practices.