DBT Co-Regulation (Flowchart)

DBT Co-Regulation (Flowchart)

A visual tool to offer emotional support through presence and DBT skills

This visual resource is designed for therapists, caregivers, parents, and educators who want to learn how to co-regulate—that is, to emotionally support someone in distress or emotional overwhelm without invalidating or rescuing.

Based on the principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), this step-by-step flowchart guides you through how to offer effective emotional support.

💡 What is this tool for?

• To know what to do (and what not to do) when someone is emotionally overwhelmed
• To help you regulate yourself first before responding
• To offer support without falling into control, avoidance, or quick fixes
• To practice respectful and effective emotional caregiving
• To use in therapy, family sessions or educational settings

✅ What’s included?

• A clear, structured flowchart
• Simple language grounded in DBT skills
• Perfect for psychoeducation or clinical training settings