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Wise Practice Skills is a team of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Coaches who are passionate about providing education & support to teens and adults!

We are a group of DBT Skills Coaches who are passionate about bringing the best quality services to our clients through teaching Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills! We teach skills to preteens, teens & adults. We also provide quarterly DBT Skills Coaching groups for adults *see our website for more information on groups*! Learn more on our website or call to speak directly to a DBT skills coach! We Are Wiser Together!

10/26/2026

You don’t have to navigate mental health challenges alone....

Whether you’re struggling, supporting someone you care about, or simply looking for resources, help is available. Save this post for when you or someone you know might need it, and share it with someone who could benefit. 💚

📞 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 for emotional distress or crisis support.

🌐 SAMHSA — Resources for mental health and substance use support: samhsa.gov

🏳️‍🌈 The Trevor Project — Crisis support and resources for LGBTQ+ young people: thetrevorproject.org

💬 Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis support.

Asking for help is a sign of strength. You deserve support, connection, and care.

💚 Here at Wise Practice Skills we believe - We Are Wiser Together 💚

10/13/2026

✨ Meet our DBT Skills Coaches!
DBT Skills coaching is all about learning practical, real‑life tools you can use right away — no matter your age or stage of life. 💚

✨ At Wise Practice, our coaches share one core mission:
to help people get the skills they need before life becomes a crisis. 💚

Our coaches walk with you as you build confidence, clarity, and skills that make everyday life feel more manageable.

Coaching isn’t about waiting for things to fall apart.

It’s about giving you tools so you can support yourself, grow with intention, and feel more grounded day to day.

Because growth doesn’t just happen in big moments — it happens in the small skills you practice over time.

🌿 We are wiser together!

09/30/2026

✨ Talk Therapy & DBT Skills Coaching can both support growth — they help in different ways! ✨

Therapy helps you heal what hurts.
Coaching helps you build what’s next.

At Wise Practice Skills, DBT‑informed coaching is all about learning real‑life tools you can use right now:
💬 Emotion regulation you can practice in the moment
🧠 Distress tolerance strategies for when things feel overwhelming
🌱 Healthy habits that support stability
📅 Accountability that helps you follow through
🤝 A partnership that walks with you, not ahead of you

Therapy + coaching aren’t competitors — they’re teammates!
And when you combine healing with skill‑building?
That’s where people start to feel more grounded, capable, & confident in their daily lives.

🌿 We are wiser together!

09/14/2026

✨ Watch the thought — don’t become it.

In DBT, we learn that thoughts are not facts. They’re mental events that come & go, like clouds drifting across the sky ☁️

When we practice mindfulness of current thoughts, we notice what shows up (“I’m not enough,” “What if I fail?”) without judgment...

Instead of getting caught in the story, we can observe, name, & let go
💭 “I notice the thought ‘I’m not enough.’ That’s a thought, not a fact.”
💭 “I notice the thought ‘They’re judging me.’ That’s a story my mind is telling, not evidence.”
💭 “I notice the thought ‘I should be doing more.’ That’s a pressure thought, not reality.”
💭 “I notice the emotion of anxiety showing up. I can name it without acting on it.”

Each time we notice without reacting, we strengthen our Wise Mind — the part of us that balances emotion and reason, compassion & clarity.

So today, pause.
Notice what your mind is saying.
And remind yourself: You are the observer, not the thought. 🌱🐾

💚

09/01/2026

🌿 Su***de Prevention Awareness Month
Every September reminds us that hope, connection & practical skills save lives.

At Wise Practice Skills, we believe everyone deserves tools that help them get through the hardest moments with compassion and clarity.

✨ We Believe DBT Skills Make a Difference
🧘‍♀️ Mindfulness Skills — noticing thoughts, urges, and sensations without becoming them.
🕊️ Distress Tolerance — getting through the hardest moments without making things worse.
💫 Emotion Regulation — understanding emotions and building habits that support stability.
🤝 Interpersonal Effectiveness — strengthening connection, asking for support, and repairing relationships.

These skills work hand‑in‑hand with talk therapy — offering practical, evidence‑based tools that support healing, resilience, and real‑life application helping people feel more grounded, capable, and less alone in moments of overwhelm.

🌱 Our Commitment
We teach DBT-informed skills that people can use right away. We create warm, collaborative spaces where teens, adults, and families learn how to cope more effectively, communicate more clearly & build lives that feel worth living.

💚 A Gentle Invitation
If you or someone you love is struggling, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Reaching out is a courageous step, and support is available. Skills can help you get through the moment, connect with others, and move toward safety.

***dePreventionMonth

08/26/2026

💚☁️ You are the sky, not the clouds ☁️💚

Your thoughts may drift, swirl, or storm but they’re just passing weather...

Pause. Observe. Name what’s here without judgment.

The sky (that’s you!) stays steady, spacious, and full of possibility 🌤️

08/12/2026

🎒✨ New school year. New challenges. Same you... just more prepared! ✨🎒

A new school year can bring exciting things *and* some things that feel a little overwhelming. New classes, busy schedules, tests, social situations, changes in routines… you don’t have to wait until you’re in the middle of it to figure out how you’ll handle it.

🧠That’s where the DBT skill of Coping Ahead comes in! 🧠

Coping Ahead is a DBT skill that helps you:
✨ Identify situations that might be challenging
✨ Think about what could make them difficult
✨ Choose the skills you want to use
✨ Make a plan for how you want to respond

It's true - you can’t predict everything that will happen this school year. You can prepare yourself with skills and a plan. 🧰

Here’s to a new school year and a little more Wise Mind along the way! 📚✨

07/28/2026

✨ WILLING HANDS ✨

A DBT skill that helps you shift from tension to openness — right through your body. 💚

Willing Hands is a posture of openness and willingness. When we unclench our fists and turn our palms upward, we signal to our brain: “I’m open to this moment.”

How to practice:
1️⃣ Sit or stand with your shoulders relaxed.
2️⃣ Rest your hands on your lap or at your sides, palms facing up.
3️⃣ Take a slow breath and notice any softening in your body.
4️⃣ Repeat quietly: “I’m open to what is.”

This simple posture reminds us: openness invites calm, and calm invites clarity.
Let go of resistance, open to what is, and notice how your energy changes. 🌞

Why it works:
This small shift activates your parasympathetic nervous system — calming your body, reducing anger, and helping you access Wise Mind. 🌞

🧘‍♀️ A DBT skill for those moments when tension takes over — your hands can lead the way back to wise mind.

💬 Try it when you feel defensive, frustrated, or stuck — your body can lead your mind toward balance.

07/01/2026

📞 Incoming call... Wise Mind is calling...

🧠Will you answer?💚

Sometimes Emotion Mind wants to react. Sometimes Reasonable Mind wants to overthink. But Wise Mind helps you pause, notice both, and choose what works.

✨ Before you respond...
📱 Before you hit send...
💬 Before you make that decision...

Ask yourself:
"What would my Wise Mind say?"

Your Wise Mind has been there all along—it just gets easier to hear with practice. 🌱

☎️ Answer the call.

💚

06/12/2026

🧠💭 Mindful vs. Mind Full 💭🧘‍♀️

Ever notice how your brain can feel like 37 browser tabs are open at once? 😅

Mind Full might sound like:
☁️ "Did I respond to that email?"
☁️ "What's for dinner?"
☁️ "I need to schedule that appointment."
☁️ "What if that conversation goes badly?"
☁️ "I should be doing something more productive."

When our minds are full, we're often stuck in the past, worrying about the future, or trying to juggle everything at once.

✨ Mindful, on the other hand, is gently bringing your attention back to right now.

Maybe it's noticing:
🌿 The feeling of your feet on the ground
☀️ The warmth of the sun on your skin
🎵 Sounds around you
💨 Your next breath

Mindfulness doesn't mean having an empty mind. It means noticing where your mind is and choosing to come back to the present moment without judgment. 💚

🌟 Quick Mindfulness Tip:
Pause for 30 seconds and use your senses:
👀 Name 5 things you can see
✋ 4 things you can feel
👂 3 things you can hear
👃 2 things you can smell
👅 1 thing you can taste

Small moments of mindfulness can help reduce stress, improve focus, and create a little more space between you and overwhelming thoughts. 🌱

Address

880 W Long Lake Suite 225
Troy, MI
48098

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12484694438

Website

http://www.wise-practice.com/

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