About This Event
Emotions Matter Book Club: Self-Directed DBT Skills by Kiki Fehling PhD & Elliot Weiner, PhD
A Four-Part Emotions Matter Series
Moderated by Alyssa G, Peer Trainer
October: 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026 via Zoom
7 PM ET / 6 PM CT / 5 PM MT / 4 PM PT
About the Book Club:
Have you ever wanted to learn more about Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and felt intimidated to get started? Maybe you've heard the term floated around in one of our peer support groups and would like to explore it further. Join us for a book club discussing Self-Directed DBT Skills by Kiki Fehling, PhD, and Elliott Weiner, PhD. Together, we'll explore DBT skills from the perspective of people with lived experience, and talk about how to use these skills in daily life while connecting with one another over our challenges and wins in a stigma-free, judgment-free space.
This 4-week book club is hosted by Alyssa G., Emotions Matter's Peer Trainer. We'll meet for four 90-minute sessions, each covering different themes and chapters from the book.
Participation is optional but encouraged, and the book club is centered around it. No prior experience with Dialectacal Behavior Therapy is necessary. Bring a pencil and paper and get started! Group participants are required to follow Emotions Matter's group guidelines. Discussion will emphasize sharing lived experiences in a judgment-free, compassionate environment.
About the Moderator:
Alyssa G
Alyssa has spent years dedicated to her healing process and is in recovery from borderline personality disorder, a diagnosis she received in 2018. Part of what makes life worth living for Alyssa is her work as a peer facilitator and trainer with Emotions Matter, where she draws on the skills of meaning-making and contribution within the BPD community. She values the chance to help emerging leaders living with BPD take the next empowering step on their journey.
Since 2022, Alyssa has volunteered with the Linehan Board of Certification (DBT-LBC) on their social media committee, drawn by how much DBT has benefited her own life. In her free time, she enjoys spending time in nature, creating memes, practicing yoga, and playing with her cat, Sky.
Those who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link with instructions on the registration receipt and will receive a reminder email prior to the book club.
Disclaimer:
This book club does not take the place of medical advice or treatment. There will be resources available for those seeking more information about BPD and support. Registrants will be asked to complete a post-event survey to provide feedback about the book club experience and help Emotions Matter learn more about the needs of the BPD community. This event will not be recorded, and is an interactive workshop.
Registration Policy:
The registration fee of $60 is for all four book club sessions ($15/session) and is non-refundable.
Experiencing financial hardship? A limited number of scholarship tickets are available on a first come, first served basis (one per applicant). Apply by Thursday, October 1 at 11:59 PM ET. Scholarships aren't guaranteed and applications may close early if all tickets are claimed. For more information, email: info@emotionsmatterbpd.org
Emotions Matter Community Group Guidelines:
1. Your safety and well-being, as well as the safety of the event, is important to us.
2. Use respectful language. Words and body language matter. Be mindful of how others can interpret your communication.
3. We accept differences and promote acceptance, especially with regard to gender, sexual orientation, identity, race, ethnicity, age, religion, or politics.
4. Respect confidentiality. No photographs of other event participants.
5. Avoid making assumptions about other people’s experience of BPD. No judgment.
6. Show kindness and compassion for others who are struggling.
7. All are welcome to share via the chat and Q/A features, but participation is optional. No one person should monopolize the event time.
8. Avoid interrupting, which can make other event participants feel invalidated.
9. Avoid explicit expressions of self-harm or trauma, which may be upsetting to others.
10. If at any point you express concerns about your safety, we will offer support. If your emotions escalate and we are not able to comfort you, we will encourage you to reach out to your support system or consult a mental health professional.
Questions? Email info@emotionsmatterbpd.org.
About This Event
Emotions Matter Book Club: Self-Directed DBT Skills by Kiki Fehling PhD & Elliot Weiner, PhD
A Four-Part Emotions Matter Series
Moderated by Alyssa G, Peer Trainer
October: 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026 via Zoom
7 PM ET / 6 PM CT / 5 PM MT / 4 PM PT
About the Book Club:
Have you ever wanted to learn more about Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and felt intimidated to get started? Maybe you've heard the term floated around in one of our peer support groups and would like to explore it further. Join us for a book club discussing Self-Directed DBT Skills by Kiki Fehling, PhD, and Elliott Weiner, PhD. Together, we'll explore DBT skills from the perspective of people with lived experience, and talk about how to use these skills in daily life while connecting with one another over our challenges and wins in a stigma-free, judgment-free space.
This 4-week book club is hosted by Alyssa G., Emotions Matter's Peer Trainer. We'll meet for four 90-minute sessions, each covering different themes and chapters from the book.
Participation is optional but encouraged, and the book club is centered around it. No prior experience with Dialectacal Behavior Therapy is necessary. Bring a pencil and paper and get started! Group participants are required to follow Emotions Matter's group guidelines. Discussion will emphasize sharing lived experiences in a judgment-free, compassionate environment.
About the Moderator:
Alyssa G
Alyssa has spent years dedicated to her healing process and is in recovery from borderline personality disorder, a diagnosis she received in 2018. Part of what makes life worth living for Alyssa is her work as a peer facilitator and trainer with Emotions Matter, where she draws on the skills of meaning-making and contribution within the BPD community. She values the chance to help emerging leaders living with BPD take the next empowering step on their journey.
Since 2022, Alyssa has volunteered with the Linehan Board of Certification (DBT-LBC) on their social media committee, drawn by how much DBT has benefited her own life. In her free time, she enjoys spending time in nature, creating memes, practicing yoga, and playing with her cat, Sky.
Those who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link with instructions on the registration receipt and will receive a reminder email prior to the book club.
Disclaimer:
This book club does not take the place of medical advice or treatment. There will be resources available for those seeking more information about BPD and support. Registrants will be asked to complete a post-event survey to provide feedback about the book club experience and help Emotions Matter learn more about the needs of the BPD community. This event will not be recorded, and is an interactive workshop.
Registration Policy:
The registration fee of $60 is for all four book club sessions ($15/session) and is non-refundable.
Experiencing financial hardship? A limited number of scholarship tickets are available on a first come, first served basis (one per applicant). Apply by Thursday, October 1 at 11:59 PM ET. Scholarships aren't guaranteed and applications may close early if all tickets are claimed. For more information, email: info@emotionsmatterbpd.org
Emotions Matter Community Group Guidelines:
1. Your safety and well-being, as well as the safety of the event, is important to us.
2. Use respectful language. Words and body language matter. Be mindful of how others can interpret your communication.
3. We accept differences and promote acceptance, especially with regard to gender, sexual orientation, identity, race, ethnicity, age, religion, or politics.
4. Respect confidentiality. No photographs of other event participants.
5. Avoid making assumptions about other people’s experience of BPD. No judgment.
6. Show kindness and compassion for others who are struggling.
7. All are welcome to share via the chat and Q/A features, but participation is optional. No one person should monopolize the event time.
8. Avoid interrupting, which can make other event participants feel invalidated.
9. Avoid explicit expressions of self-harm or trauma, which may be upsetting to others.
10. If at any point you express concerns about your safety, we will offer support. If your emotions escalate and we are not able to comfort you, we will encourage you to reach out to your support system or consult a mental health professional.
Questions? Email info@emotionsmatterbpd.org.