DBT Psychology Clinic Potts Point

DBT Psychology Clinic Potts Point DBT psychology clinic supporting adults & families to build a life worth living. Individual DBT, skills groups & phone coaching in Sydney

Sometimes we wait until we feel confident, calm, or ready before we try something different.But often, change starts wit...
05/06/2026

Sometimes we wait until we feel confident, calm, or ready before we try something different.

But often, change starts with action.

DBT teaches us that new ways of thinking can come from practising new behaviours - one skill, one pause, one different response at a time.

You don’t have to feel ready to begin.
You can start small, and let the practice shape the mindset.

Save this as a reminder for the moments when change feels hard.

DBT is often misunderstood.It’s not only for crisis, and it’s not just about “coping skills.”DBT can help you understand...
02/06/2026

DBT is often misunderstood.

It’s not only for crisis, and it’s not just about “coping skills.”

DBT can help you understand your emotions, improve relationships, communicate more clearly, and respond to life with more intention.

Swipe through as we bust a few common DBT myths.

Save this post or share it with someone who may benefit from learning more.

Ever felt like your emotions were completely running the show? Or maybe you were being so logical that you felt nothing ...
26/05/2026

Ever felt like your emotions were completely running the show? Or maybe you were being so logical that you felt nothing at all?

Wise Mind is the sweet spot between the two - where your feelings AND your reason work together.

It's not about being calm 24/7. It's about finding that steady inner knowing, even in the middle of the storm.

Drop a 👍🏼 if you tend toward Reasonable Mind, or a ❤️ if you lean Emotion Mind.
No wrong answers here.

Is this Wise Mind?Wise Mind is where feelings and facts meet.It asks:What am I feeling?What are the facts?What matters m...
24/05/2026

Is this Wise Mind?

Wise Mind is where feelings and facts meet.

It asks:
What am I feeling?
What are the facts?
What matters most here?

It is not about ignoring emotion or overthinking the situation.

It is the pause that helps us choose what is effective.

Dialectics are about making space for opposing truths.When we are stuck, we often see only one side:“I’m right and they’...
20/05/2026

Dialectics are about making space for opposing truths.

When we are stuck, we often see only one side:

“I’m right and they’re wrong.”
“This is hopeless.”
“If I accept this, it means I’m giving up.”
“If I understand their point of view, it means mine doesn’t matter.”

Dialectics invite us to pause and consider:
What else could be true?

Maybe I am hurt, and the other person had a different intention.
Maybe I need to accept reality, and I can still work toward change.
Maybe my feelings make sense, and there are still other ways to respond.

When we consider opposing points of view, we create movement. We become less stuck, less reactive, and more able to choose what is effective.

Two things can be true.

It makes sense to end destructive relationships.DBT reminds us that acceptance does not mean staying in situations that ...
18/05/2026

It makes sense to end destructive relationships.

DBT reminds us that acceptance does not mean staying in situations that harm us.

Sometimes the most skillful choice is to step back, set limits, or leave completely.

You can care about someone and still choose safety.
You can understand their pain and still protect your peace.
You can grieve the relationship and still know it was no longer healthy for you.

Ending a destructive relationship is not failure.
Sometimes, it is self-respect.

In DBT, validation is a key part of maintaining relationships.Validation isn’t about agreeing or saying it's okay - it’s...
08/05/2026

In DBT, validation is a key part of maintaining relationships.

Validation isn’t about agreeing or saying it's okay - it’s about showing that in some way, the other persons truth makes sense.

This might sound like:
“I can see why you’d feel that way”
"I imagine that would have been hard when you were already hurting"
“I would feel annoyed if I thought they didn't respect me”

This is the Validate in GIVE - helping the other person feel heard, which often reduces intensity in conversations.

Saying no is a core part of interpersonal effectiveness.In DBT, we focus on being clear, direct, and respectful — withou...
05/05/2026

Saying no is a core part of interpersonal effectiveness.

In DBT, we focus on being clear, direct, and respectful — without over-explaining.

Try:
“That doesn’t work for me right now”
“I won’t be able to commit to that”

You’re practicing the Assert part of DEAR MAN — stating your needs clearly, without apology or avoidance.

Sometimes we keep the peace… at the cost of ourselves.Self-respect in communication looks like:being fair, not over-apol...
01/05/2026

Sometimes we keep the peace… at the cost of ourselves.

Self-respect in communication looks like:
being fair, not over-apologising, staying aligned with your values, and being honest.

You can care about the relationship without abandoning yourself in the process.

You can be effective and kind.Interpersonal effectiveness isn’t just about getting your needs met - it’s also about main...
28/04/2026

You can be effective and kind.

Interpersonal effectiveness isn’t just about getting your needs met - it’s also about maintaining connection.

A gentle tone, genuine interest, and simple validation can go a long way in keeping relationships steady, even in difficult conversations.

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2/27 Challis Avenue
Potts Point, NSW
2011

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+61434595195

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