St. Louis DBT, LLC

08/24/2026

3 Signs You’re Doing DBT-Informed Therapy Instead of Actual DBT

You advocate for mindfulness. You teach distress tolerance. You talk about emotion regulation (all. the. time.). You have a stack of photocopied DBT handouts (some even laminated!) sitting on your desk.

So…are you doing DBT?

Maybe.

There is an important distinction between using DBT-informed strategies and practicing comprehensive, adherent Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

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You advocate for mindfulness. You teach distress tolerance. You talk about emotion regulation (all. the. time.). You have a stack of photocopied DBT handouts (some even laminated!) sitting on your desk. So…are you doing DBT? Maybe. There is an important distinction between  using DBT-inf

08/07/2026

You love your child more than anything. But some days it feels like every request turns into an battle worthy of an Avengers movie and by the end, you really aren't sure if you are the hero or the villan.

Tiny disappointments become enormous meltdowns.

You find yourself constantly trying to prevent the next explosion.

You're exhausted . . . and you're wondering whether anything will actually help.

We Help Parents Of Highly Emotional, Intensely Sensitive Children Learn Practical Skills That Reduce Conflict, Strengthen Connection, And Create Calmer Homes.

After this course you'll know how to:

✓ Respond without escalating arguments

✓ Help your child recover from emotional meltdowns faster

✓ Reduce power struggles

✓ Reinforce the behaviors you actually want

✓ Set limits without constant yelling

✓ Stay calmer yourself

✓ Build a home where everyone feels understood

Highly emotional kids are what we call “Super Sensors”. They react quickly, feel things intensely, and have difficulties landing back on solid ground after an episode of strong emotions.

Parenting an emotionally dysregulated child, or Super Sensor requires a Super Parent, but none of us are born with a Super Parent cape. We need support and training to become what our Super Sensor kids need from us. There is no shame in that.

The best way to teach an emotionally sensitive child that there is always room to grow and improve is to model that growth. In this parent coaching program, parents learn and practice skills for creating an environment that fosters growth and change for all family members.

Preparing for Take-Off: A Class for Parents and Caretakers with Emotionally Dysregulated Children
Next Class Now Registering!

Tuesdays 12pm-1:30pm

September 8 - October 27, 2026

$50 per person per session

Virtual via Zoom — Join from anywhere!

Register here: https://www.stldbt.com/parent-support

08/05/2026

Most parenting training advice focuses on controlling behavior.

This program teaches you how emotions drive behavior—and how changing the emotional environment changes the behavior.

You'll learn practical skills drawn from Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children (DBT-C), one of the most researched treatments for emotion dysregulation. By providing emotion regulation skills for parents, children learn to reduce their own explosive behaviors and meltdowns.

Next class:
* Tuesdays 12pm-1:30pm
* September 8 - October 27, 2026
* $50 per person per session
* Taught by the amazing Adrianne Martin
* Virtual via Zoom — Join from anywhere!

08/03/2026

https://www.stldbt.com/dbt-learning-center/2026/8/3/5-common-mistakes-even-experienced-dbt-therapists-make-and-how-to-avoid-them

It’s not surprising that DBT Therapists make mistakes. After all, we are human AND we love embracing that DBT agreement that we are fallible. What is surprising is that DBT therapists seem to make the same 5 mistakes repeatedly. Read on to see if you do them too.

07/30/2026

Family support matters!
People with strong social support consistently have better mental health outcomes than those who feel isolated. Supportive relationships are one of the strongest predictors of recovery across many mental health conditions.

This supportive class educates caregivers about validation, deescalation, and regulation skills they can model.

Next class starts soon and will fill up. Register today!
https://form.jotform.com/Limmer_Casey/riding-the-storm-90226

07/10/2026

For a treatment that's backed by decades of research and used around the world, DBT has accumulated an impressive collection of myths. Somewhere along the way, "dialectical behavior therapy" became shorthand for “that treatment for borderline personality disorder where therapists never sleep because they're answering coaching calls at 2:00 a.m.”
Let's debunk a few myths right now -->
https://www.stldbt.com/stldbt-blog/2026/7/10/dbt-myths-that-need-to-retire

07/10/2026

Great therapy doesn't happen by accident. It happens by design.
Most clinicians have had that moment in session where they're thinking:
"What should I do next?"

The best DBT therapists aren't winging it—they're following a conceptual framework that helps them know what to target, why it matters, and where to go next.

That's exactly what inspired our new DBT Workshop Series.

Whether you're new to DBT or looking to strengthen your existing practice, these workshops are designed to help you:
🔹 Build a stronger conceptual understanding of DBT—not just memorize skills.
🔹 Design more intentional, effective therapy sessions.
🔹 Leave with practical tools you can start using with clients the very next day.

This fall, we're offering live, interactive workshops covering the foundations of DBT, skills training, and individual DBT therapy.

Attend one workshop or build your own learning path by attending the full series.

This is a live, in person training, so seats are limited, and we'd love to have you join us.

Learn more and register: https://www.stldbt.com/trainings-and-workshops

04/24/2026

Does your teen seem “too in their head,” rigid, or shut down emotionally?
Maybe they:
• Overthink everything
• Struggle to connect socially
• Hold themselves to intense standards
• Seem anxious, withdrawn, or emotionally flat

These teens aren’t “unmotivated”—they’re often overcontrolled.

Our Teen RO-DBT Group helps teens learn how to:
• Open up and express emotions more freely
• Build real social connection
• Loosen rigid thinking patterns
• Increase flexibility, confidence, and resilience

This is a skills-based, supportive group designed specifically for teens who look like they’re “holding it all together” on the outside—but are struggling internally.

Next class enrolling now.
Virtual | Wednesdays, 5pm-6:15pm
Limited spots available

If your teen could benefit from feeling more connected, more flexible, and less stuck—we’d love to help.

👉 Learn more / [email protected]

04/23/2026

Loving someone with big emotions can feel exhausting.
One moment things are calm… the next, everything escalates—and you’re left wondering:
“What just happened?”
“Did I make it worse?”
“How do I actually help?”

Riding the Storm is an 8-session course for people just like you—partners, parents, and loved ones who want real tools (not just advice).

You’ll learn how to:
• Stay grounded in intense moments
• Respond without escalating conflict
• Set limits with compassion
• Support change without burning out

Starts May 6 (virtual, join from anywhere)
Wednesdays, 11:15am–12:45pm
Registration closes May 4

You don’t have to keep guessing your way through this.

👉 Save your spot:
https://form.jotform.com/Limmer_Casey/riding-the-storm-31126-workshop-reg

04/10/2026

Rage, Recover, Rinse, Repeat: How To Ride Out Someone Else's Emotional Storms

When someone in your life has big emotions accompanied by huge emotional expressions, it can feel disorienting, like being thrust into the middle of a storm at sea. The good news is that by understanding the stages in this cycle and what you can do at each stage, you can help reduce the number and