The Parent Companion: A DBT-Informed Approach

Weekly course content now available

A course for parents navigating the stormy waters of adolescence.

Whether your teen is currently in DBT treatment—or you're looking for a way to support them when they’re not ready for therapy—this self-paced course will equip you with powerful, practical skills to stay grounded, respond effectively, and foster connection.

Start Today—On Your Schedule

This is a self-paced course you can begin anytime, from anywhere. Work through the content on your own time, revisit modules as needed, and grow alongside your teen.

This course will help you:

Understand the core skills your teen is learning in DBT
Respond with empathy instead of reactivity
Set boundaries while staying connected
Support your own emotional well-being in the process

What’s included:

8 self-paced module

Downloadable worksheets and skill summaries
Guided reflection exercises
Printable resources for everyday parenting

Course modules:

Introduction to DBT and Your Role as a Parent
Validation and Effective Communication
Mindfulness for Parents
Emotion Regulation in the Home
Distress Tolerance for Parents
Parenting with Wise Mind
Supporting Skill Practice at Home
Caring for the Caregiver: Your Own Well-being

FAQs

Q: My teen is refusing therapy. Should I still do this course?
A: Yes—absolutely.
Even if your teen isn’t ready or willing to attend DBT sessions, you can still make a meaningful difference in your relationship and your home environment.
This course will help you:
- Respond more calmly and effectively in difficult moments
- Use DBT-informed communication tools (like validation and Wise Mind)
- Set compassionate boundaries
- Model the skills you hope your teen will one day use
Many teens initially resist therapy—but your consistency and emotional steadiness can create the safety they need to come around in their own time.
You don’t need to force anything.
You just need to start here—with you.
Please email me to find out about the next intake date.