WTF is DBT? (Mini-Season Intro)
In this very special episode of Friendless, your host James Avramenko finally launches the long-promised DBT mini-season. This introductory episode explores why Dialectical Behavior Therapy isn't just for people with BPD diagnoses—it's practical emotional scaffolding for anyone who's ever sent an unhinged text at 2am or catastrophized themselves out of sleep.
James shares his own journey into DBT during one of the lowest points of his life, why he was skeptical at first, and the moment a simple acronym (STOP) prevented him from making things worse. This isn't about fixing yourself or becoming a better person—it's about working with the brain you have when everything feels like it's falling apart.
What You'll Learn
- Why DBT isn't self-help BS: The difference between theories and tools
- The four DBT modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness
- Who DBT is actually for: Spoiler—you don't need a diagnosis to benefit
- What's coming: A roadmap for the 10-episode mini-season (2 episodes per module + intro/wrap-up)
- The real goal: Fucking up slightly less often (that's it, that's the bar)
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