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July 23, 2026
A community note for today: You’re allowed to slow down. You’re allowed to need reminders. You’re allowed to practice the same skill for a month. Progress is…
Shipping update: merch orders going out Friday
Shipping update: merch orders are going out Friday. If you ordered: - you’ll get a tracking email - please…
DBT with Witches: “Sigils” = implementation intentions
This week: sigils (aka implementation intentions). We’ll turn a goal into: - If X happens, - then I will do Y, -…
Website update: archive of past prompts is live
We added an archive of past prompts on the website. If you missed a week, you can browse by skill and pick what you…
DBT with Witches: “Divination” = pros/cons
Tonight we’re doing “divination” in a very DBT way: Pros & Cons. Bring one choice you’re avoiding. We’ll make the list…
Welcome to
We’re excited to kick off a new season of learning, building, and shipping together. - What: weekly dbt co-working +…
DBT with Witches: Spring equinox — “Balance practice”
Spring equinox circle: balance. We’ll do: - 5 min grounding - “both/and” reframes - one commitment that’s balanced…
Blog: DBT in Real Life — “Interpersonal effectiveness at a family dinner”
New post: interpersonal effectiveness at a family dinner. We walk through a real-ish script using: - DEAR MAN - GIVE -…
Cohort reminder: last day to join
Reminder: today is the last day to join the current cohort. If you’ve been on the fence, you can join and start with…
Merch: “Nonjudgmental Stance” tote bags
New merch: Nonjudgmental Stance tote bags. For groceries, books, or carrying your entire emotional support water…
DBT with Witches: “Storm magic” = ride the wave
Tonight: storm magic (aka urge surfing / ride the wave). We’ll practice: - locating the urge in your body - naming its…
Thread: what’s your favorite “micro-skill”?
Question of the week: what’s your favorite micro-skill? Examples: - unclench your jaw - put your phone in another room…
Member perk: printable skill cards (download)
Member perk is live: printable skill cards. Use them for: - your wallet - your desk - your mirror Sometimes the skill…
DBT with Witches: “Familiar energy” = self-compassion practice
Theme: familiar energy. We’re translating it into self-compassion: - speak to yourself like you’re on your own team -…
Blog: DBT in Real Life — “Mindfulness in the checkout line”
New post: mindfulness in the checkout line. It’s short, concrete, and includes a 30-second practice for when you feel…
Year-end reflection prompt (Wise Mind letter)
Reflection prompt: Write a short Wise Mind letter to yourself: - What did you survive? - What did you learn? - What do…
Giftable merch bundles now available
We added giftable bundles: - Sticker pack + postcard set - Wise Mind tee + skill card deck - “Cope Ahead” hoodie +…
DBT with Witches: “Gratitude without bypassing”
This week we’re doing gratitude without bypassing. We’ll practice: - acknowledging what hurts - naming one thing…
Coping ahead for the holidays (worksheet)
Holidays can be… a lot. We posted a Coping Ahead worksheet to help you plan: - what you’ll do before - what boundaries…
DBT with Witches: Halloween circle — “Name the need”
Halloween circle theme: Name the need. We’ll practice: - noticing your first impulse - identifying the actual need…
Blog: DBT in Real Life — “FAST skill at work”
New post: using FAST when you’re pressured to say yes at work. We cover: - staying fair to yourself - not…
Merch: limited “Cope Ahead” hoodie pre-order
Pre-orders are open for a limited Cope Ahead hoodie. Details: - Cozy fleece - Unisex fit - Front: “Cope Ahead” -…
Small wins thread: what did you do skillfully today?
Starting a thread: small wins. Share one thing you did skillfully today, even if it was tiny: - paused before…
DBT with Witches: “Shadow work” = emotion exposure (gentle)
This month we’re reclaiming “shadow work” as emotion exposure — slowly and gently. We’ll practice: - naming the…
Community poll: what do you want next?
Quick poll in Discord: what do you want more of? - short audios - worksheets - live practice - DBT in Real Life blog…
Fall cohort dates posted
Fall cohort dates are up. Expect: - Weekly prompt drops - Two community practice calls - Optional “skills buddy”…
Distress tolerance tip: temperature change (TIPP)
If you’re at a 9/10 and can’t think, try TIPP: Temperature. - Cold water on face - Ice pack on cheeks - Or hold…
Merch restock: sticker packs back in stock
Sticker packs are back. Restocked: - Wise Mind Club - STOP (traffic light) - PLEASE (gentle checklist) If you missed…
DBT with Witches: Protection spell = boundaries practice
Tonight’s theme: protection. No literal spell required — we’re translating it into: - a boundary script - a…
Blog: DBT in Real Life — “Radical Acceptance at baggage claim”
New DBT in Real Life post: Radical Acceptance at baggage claim. A story about: - missing luggage - spiraling…
Summer hangout RSVP open (low-pressure)
RSVP is open for our Summer hangout. This is low-pressure: - come late - leave early - lurk if that’s what your…
New worksheet: “Repair after rupture” (GIVE/FAST)
New worksheet dropped: Repair after rupture. It combines: - GIVE (keep the relationship) - FAST (keep your…
DBT with Witches: “Glamour vs Validation” discussion night
This week in DBT with Witches: Glamour vs Validation. We’ll explore: - what we do to be seen - what we do to feel…
Practice prompt: Check the Facts (1 situation)
Pick one situation where your emotion is at a 7/10. Then answer: 1) What are the facts (only what a camera would…
PLEASE skill: tiny body check
Quick reminder: PLEASE is not glamorous, but it’s powerful. Today’s tiny body check: - Did you eat? - Did you…
Mini-challenge: 3 days of STOP
Three-day mini-challenge: practice STOP once per day. Day 1: Notice your earliest cue. Day 2: Do one breath before…
Audio practice: 5-minute paced breathing
New resource: a short paced breathing audio. Try it when: - you’re ramping up - you’re stuck doomscrolling - you need…
Community guideline update (kindness + boundaries)
We refreshed our community guidelines. Highlights: - We practice nonjudgmental stance — and we also set clear…
DBT with Witches: New moon planning — “Build a life worth living”
New moon, new plan (tiny and kind). For DBT with Witches, we’re doing a 20-minute workshop on: - identifying one…
Live session reminder: mindfulness + check the facts
Reminder: today’s live session is a combo practice. Agenda - 10 min mindfulness - 15 min “check the facts”…
New merch drop: “Wise Mind Club” tees + stickers
Merch is here. Wise Mind Club tees and sticker packs just went live. - Sizes XS–4XL - Soft fabric, durable print -…
DBT with Witches: February ritual — “Opposite Action altar”
For DBT with Witches this month, we’re building an Opposite Action altar (metaphorically or literally). Pick one…
Skill spotlight: Chain analysis (quick template)
If you’ve been meaning to try a chain analysis but it feels like a lot, here’s a tiny version: 1. Prompting event 2.…
Blog: DBT in Real Life — “DEAR MAN at the dentist”
New post is live: DBT in Real Life. This one’s about using DEAR MAN to advocate for yourself during a stressful dental…
Introducing: DBT with Witches (spinoff project)
We’ve been brewing something new: DBT with Witches. It’s a playful spinoff where we explore DBT skills through…
DBT with Friends: Spring cohort kickoff
Hey friends — our Spring cohort starts next week. What to expect - Weekly practice prompts - Two live coworking…
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