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Apr 16, 2025

Cultivating Self-Compassion with DBT

Apr 16, 2025

Learn how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in Philadelphia can help you cultivate self-compassion, overcome self-criticism, & build emotional resilience for lasting personal growth.

Apr 16, 2025

Feb 15, 2023

Thinking about Comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Philadelphia?

Feb 15, 2023

Been in therapy or counseling before and it didn’t help? Check out why DBT in Philadelphia may be right for you.

Feb 15, 2023

Apr 26, 2022

Philadelphia DBT: Tipping the Power of Painful Emotions

Apr 26, 2022

DBT Distress Tolerance Skills. Learning about how to change your body’s physiological reactions to negative emotions fast.

Apr 26, 2022

Sara Weand 10/7/25 Sara Weand 10/7/25

BPD Masking Emotions: How DBT Can Help You Be Your True Self

If you’ve ever hidden how you really feel to avoid judgment or rejection, you’re not alone. In this post, I explore how masking emotions affects people with BPD — and how DBT can help you reconnect with your true self.

Sara Weand 9/16/25 Sara Weand 9/16/25

Back-to-School Exes: Navigating Relationship Challenges with DBT in Philadelphia

Seeing an ex can be difficult and stir up additional problems. Learn how Philadelphia DBT therapy can help you deal.

Sara Weand 8/12/25 Sara Weand 8/12/25

Surviving Family Vacations with BPD

Traveling with family when you have BPD can be difficult. Learn how practical tips using DBT Skills can help you.

Sara Weand 7/15/25 Sara Weand 7/15/25

Using DBT Even in the Heat of the Moment

Summer can bring emotional challenges, especially for those with BPD. In this post, discover how DBT can help you stay regulated and manage emotional triggers, even during the summer heat.

Sara Weand 6/18/25 Sara Weand 6/18/25

Managing BPD with DBT Over Summer Break

When you have BPD, summer’s unpredictability can be overwhelming. This blog explores why and how Philadelphia DBT can help you navigate the season with more stability.

Sara Weand 5/7/25 Sara Weand 5/7/25

Breaking the Stigma: Understanding BPD and How DBT can Help

BPD is often misunderstood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers a path to healing. In this post, learn how DBT can help manage emotions, improve relationships, and break the stigma around BPD.

Sara Weand 4/16/25 Sara Weand 4/16/25

Cultivating Self-Compassion with DBT

Learn how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in Philadelphia can help you cultivate self-compassion, overcome self-criticism, & build emotional resilience for lasting personal growth.

Sara Weand 10/16/24 Sara Weand 10/16/24

BPD and Holiday Drama: Reducing Vulnerability to the Chaos

The holiday season can be tough for those with BPD, bringing overwhelming emotions and stress. In my latest blog post, I explore how DBT's PLEASE skills can help reduce emotional vulnerability and provide practical tips to navigate this season with more balance.

Sara Weand 9/11/24 Sara Weand 9/11/24

Why Do I Feel Abandoned? Understanding the Fear of Abandonment in BPD

Individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) often experience intense fears of abandonment that deeply affect their relationships. This blog post provides insights into managing these feelings with Philadelphia DBT therapy.

Sara Weand 8/14/24 Sara Weand 8/14/24

Understanding “Borderline” Rage: Why People with BPD Experience Intense Anger

Explore the intense anger often experienced by those with borderline personality disorder. Learn what contributes to the rage and discover how Philadelphia DBT therapy can help.