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Radical acceptance doesn't mean you approve. It means you stop fighting reality so you can actually change it.
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• Thread
The 4 DBT skills that changed everything • [1/7]

After 13 years of clinical work, these are the four skills I come back to with nearly every client. They're simple — but they're not easy. Let me break them down.
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The 4 Modules of DBT — Visual Breakdown

Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness — one infographic to save.

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@EdwardFlynnLPC
6h
• Poll
Which DBT module do you struggle with most?
Mindfulness35%
Distress Tolerance28%
Emotion Regulation22%
Interpersonal Effectiveness15%
2,341 votes · Final results
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@EdwardFlynnLPC
1d
• Quote
This is exactly right. And the research backs it up — mindfulness-based interventions reduce anxiety symptom severity by 30-50% in controlled trials. It's not woo. It's neuroscience.
APA
APA @APA
New meta-analysis confirms mindfulness meditation significantly reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression across 47 clinical trials.
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@EdwardFlynnLPC
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Live

DBT Q&A with Edward Flynn

Open-floor Q&A on distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and practical skills application. Bring your toughest clinical questions.

347 listening · 12 speakers
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1d
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The opposite of what you feel is often exactly what you should do. That's not toxic positivity — that's Opposite Action from DBT.
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2d
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Why therapists are going viral on TikTok explaining DBT • [1/5]

Something interesting is happening. DBT skills are breaking out of the therapy room and into mainstream culture. Here's why that matters — and what we need to be careful about.
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You can't think your way out of a panic attack. You have to use your body. Cold water. Intense movement. Paced breathing. That's TIPP. That's science.
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2d
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DEAR MAN Skill Card

Describe, Express, Assert, Reinforce, Mindful, Appear confident, Negotiate. Save this for your next difficult conversation.

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@EdwardFlynnLPC
3d
• Quote
Hot take: Hypnotherapy is one of the most evidence-based and least understood modalities in mental health. I've seen it transform clients who had plateaued with traditional talk therapy.
PT
Psychology Today @PsychToday
"Is hypnotherapy legitimate?" remains one of the most searched mental health questions of 2026.
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@EdwardFlynnLPC
3d
• Poll
Best time for mindfulness practice?
Morning (before work)42%
Midday (lunch break)18%
Evening (wind down)31%
Whenever I remember9%
4,567 votes · Final results
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3d
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Validation doesn't mean agreement. It means acknowledging someone's experience as real. That distinction changes everything in relationships.
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@EdwardFlynnLPC
4d
• Thread
Unpopular clinical opinion: We over-prescribe "boundaries" and under-teach communication skills • [1/6]

Boundaries matter. But I see too many people using "boundary" as a synonym for "avoidance." Real interpersonal effectiveness requires more nuance.
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@EdwardFlynnLPC
4d
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▶ Recording

Mindfulness for Beginners

A recorded Space walking through foundational mindfulness exercises. No jargon, no prerequisites — just practical techniques you can use today.

1,234 listened · 45 min
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@EdwardFlynnLPC
5d
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Emotion Regulation skill: Opposite Action. When fear says hide, you approach. When anger says attack, you gently avoid. When sadness says withdraw, you engage. Not always. But when the emotion doesn't fit the facts.
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@EdwardFlynnLPC
5d
• Quote
This is the part nobody talks about. DBT was designed for the most complex, treatment-resistant patients. If it works there, imagine what it does for everyday emotional challenges.
NI
NIMH @NIMHgov
New study: Dialectical Behavior Therapy shows significant reduction in suicidal ideation and self-harm behaviors across multiple populations.
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@EdwardFlynnLPC
5d
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"You are not your thoughts" Quote Graphic

Observe, don't absorb. A core mindfulness principle in one shareable image.

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6d
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Two things can be true at the same time. You can love someone AND need space from them. You can be afraid AND do the brave thing. That's dialectical thinking. That's growth.
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6d
• Thread
How I use clinical hypnotherapy alongside DBT • [1/8]

Most people don't know these two modalities can work together. Here's exactly how I integrate them in my practice — and the results have been remarkable.
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@EdwardFlynnLPC
7d
• Poll
Your biggest barrier to starting mindfulness?
"I can't quiet my mind"38%
No time29%
Don't know where to start21%
It feels too "woo"12%
3,890 votes · Final results
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@EdwardFlynnLPC
7d
• Quote
It's not about eliminating stress. It's about building your capacity to tolerate it without falling apart. That's the whole point of distress tolerance training.
HBR
Harvard Biz Review @HarvardBiz
Burnout isn't just about workload. It's about the gap between demands and coping capacity.
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8d
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Mindfulness is not about emptying your mind. It's about noticing what's there without getting swept away by it. Observe. Describe. Participate. One moment at a time.
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TIPP Skill Infographic

Temperature, Intense exercise, Paced breathing, Progressive relaxation. The emergency toolkit for emotional crisis — save and share.

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@EdwardFlynnLPC
10d
Edward Flynn, LPC, NBCCH, DBTC

Edward Flynn

ABS, MA, LPC, NBCCH, DBTC

Edward Flynn is a nationally recognized psychotherapist and clinical hypnotherapist with over 13 years of clinical experience. He specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, and trauma-informed care at Lakeside Behavioral Health LLC and CenterPointe Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

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