Half-Smile and Willing Hands: DBT Skills for Radical Acceptance and Emotional Regulation
Coping Skills, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Z. Hamilton Avery Coping Skills, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Z. Hamilton Avery

Half-Smile and Willing Hands: DBT Skills for Radical Acceptance and Emotional Regulation

Half-Smile and Willing Hands are Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills that use gentle facial expressions and open body postures to support radical acceptance. These practices invite you to soften physical tension and approach difficult emotions without forcing yourself to feel happy or approve of a painful situation. Learn how to practice both skills to create space for acceptance, emotional awareness, and a more flexible response to distress.

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