4 pm PT | 5 pm MT | 6 pm CT | 7 pm ET | 11 am Sydney With Corrine Stoewsand, Ph.D. Caring deeply for someone who struggles with emotional dysregulation and impulsivity can be confusing and painful. A calm moment can suddenly turn into conflict. You may be blamed, misunderstood, or shut out. Over time, you may find yourself walking on eggshells — tense, cautious, and emotionally worn down. You may have tried very hard to help. You’ve read books, listened to podcasts, joined support groups, maybe even sought therapy. And still you wonder: "Why does this keep happening?" "Am I making it worse?" "Is there a better way to respond?" If you are exhausted, angry, sad, or confused — that makes sense. These patterns are hard on families. Years ago, I found myself shrinking my world in an effort to prevent conflict with people I cared about. I tried to manage reactions and say the “right” thing. Sometimes it helped briefly. Often it did not. Then I began learning DBT. Dialectical Behavior Therapy gave me a clearer understanding of emotional dysregulation and practical skills I could actually use. I trained extensively with Marsha Linehan, and for over 20 years I have taught these skills to families navigating high-conflict or highly avoidant relationships. In this 12-week workshop, YOU WILL LEARN: What drives emotional and interpersonal dysregulation How to reduce escalation instead of unintentionally fueling it How to validate without reinforcing harmful behaviors How to set clear, steady limits How to stop overfunctioning and regain emotional balance How to respond in ways that increase the likelihood of cooperation and change This workshop is not about fixing your loved one. It is about strengthening you. When you respond with clarity and steadiness, you reduce your own suffering — and you become more effective in helping your loved one move toward responsibility and recovery. WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY: “After reading many books, this workshop brought everything together — skills, clarity, and acceptance. I felt less overwhelmed, stopped trying to control, and saw real changes in my relationship within weeks.” If you are ready to feel less reactive and more grounded, I invite you to join me. It is an investment of $540 total, that is $45 per class. The fee is per person, not per family. Register for four interest-free installments with Afterpay if desired. The program includes teaching, exercises, discussion, and real-life application.

Personal coaching for persons facing anxiety, shame, conflict or who just want to their lives to flourish with inner peace, joy and satisfying relationships. Skills training may include: mindfulness and meditation, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, self-compassion, and interpersonal communication. To schedule individual coaching and skills training, go here.

If you love someone with symptoms of BPD, everyday interactions can become unpredictable. Calm turns to crisis and "it's all your fault." After years of volatility, withdrawal, and stalled progress, you’re frustrated, confused, and ready for tools that actually help. This workshop is for anyone who is burned out from trying so hard to manage a difficult and painful relationship. You’ll learn to understand what’s really driving your loved one’s problematic behaviors, how to reduce conflict instead of escalating it, and how to begin to shift you toward better health and your loved one toward recovery. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN What are the causes, conditions, and cures for BPD Skills to remain present, centered, and grounded and not take things personally How to regulate your own emotional reactions and avoid escalating others Validation skills that soothe your loved one's distress and reduce conflict How to communicate unwanted information, make difficult requests, or say no effectively without triggering painful reactions How to change behaviors (and why old strategies haven’t worked) Skills for navigating threats, self-harm, or risky behavior Tools for staying grounded when emotions surge How to break out of black-and-white thinking patterns together WORKSHOP DETAILS This is a live online with Corrine Stoewsand, who has 20 years of experience teaching and coaching DBT skills to families with a loved one with symptoms of BPD. The entire 12-week program is $540—just $45 per class. (The fee is per individual, not per family.) WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT THE WORKSHOP One mother shared that before starting the program, she felt swallowed by her daughter’s emotional storms—“I was overwhelmed and exhausted,” she said. “But after just a few classes, I saw real changes in our relationship. It was the first time I felt hopeful in years.” A husband told us he entered the course wanting “the perfect thing to say” to fix his wife’s anger and fear. What surprised him was realizing that changing his own reactions—rather than trying to control hers—shifted the whole dynamic. “I didn’t expect that,” he said. “But it’s working.” Another parent showed up hoping for quick scripts to handle her adult son’s crises. What she found instead was a deeper transformation in herself: “This program helped me understand my own emotional patterns. And that changed everything.” These are the kinds of stories that unfold when people finally receive the right guidance, tools, and support.

You don’t have to keep tiptoeing around, worried about the next emotional explosion (or self-inflicted implosion.) If your son or daughter, or any other family member is causing you fear, avoidance, and exhaustion and you want some personal guidance, I can help. If you want to get your loved-one back in touch, or into therapy, or just more centered and balanced, then you have come to the right place. While there is lots of information and support out there for free, maybe you want to “cut to the chase” and schedule some direct support. Schedule your appointment with me at your convenience here.