What do you do when someone you love is overwhelmed by intense emotions—and nothing you say seems to help?

In moments of emotional escalation, it's easy to feel helpless, frustrated, or unsure of what to do next. For loved ones of people with BPD, the fear of making things worse can make these situations even more challenging.

In this beginner-friendly webinar, Dr. Corrine Stoewsand will introduce DBT-informed strategies that can help de-escalate emotional reactions. Through interactive exercises, you'll learn how to identify and validate emotions in ways that are most likely to be received as genuine, reducing defensiveness and helping emotions settle more quickly. Dr. Stoewsand will also discuss how to respond effectively to verbal aggression without reinforcing it, and why knowing when to step away can be one of the most important skills of all.