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Every January, we’re surrounded by messages telling us to do more, be better, and finally get it together. If you’ve ever set New Year’s resolutions that fizzled out by February, you are not alone, and it’s likely not because you lack motivation or discipline.
At TheraHive, we believe intention-setting works best when it is grounded in what truly matters to you, not in guilt or pressure. That’s why we hosted a FREE webinar: Setting Intentions with DBT Skills for 2026. Watch the recording below.
Hosted by TheraHive co-founders Dr. Alicia Smart and Dr. Jesse Finklestein, both PsyD and DBT-Linehan Board of Certification Certified Clinicians, this recorded workshop will walk you through a more compassionate, realistic way to set intentions using evidence-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills.
Watch the Webinar Recording
Missed the live session or want to revisit the conversation? Watch the full webinar recording below!
What Attendees Are Saying
Shelly Halley (5/5 stars)
The event helped me understand the importance of knowing your intentions & values & how they connect us to our goals that create our life worth living. The Mountain hike was a great way to visualize the steps, how they're connected & how our skills are the tools that help us get through the difficult times. Getting to see Alicia & Jesse in real time was like meeting up with really great old friends, friends that genuinely understand you & want the best for you! I appreciated them answering some questions & sharing experiences from their own life. It helped remind me that we're all human striving to be our best & we all have struggles, even those who appear to have it all together already. Thank you TheraHive Team!
Anne (5/5 stars)
Great analogy with climbing the mountain. The graphics and illustrations are helpful and aesthetically great too
Why Intentions, Not Resolutions?
Traditional resolutions often focus on outcomes such as:
- Exercise more
- Be less anxious
- Stop procrastinating
DBT invites a different starting point: values.
When your goals are connected to your values, they feel more meaningful and more doable. Instead of chasing perfection, you learn how to build a life that feels worth living, one small step at a time.
This webinar is designed to help you:
- Clarify what you truly value, not what you think you should value
- Translate those values into realistic goals
- Identify short-term actions that support long-term change
- Use DBT skills to reduce overwhelm and increase follow-through
Whether you are feeling energized by the start of a new year or feeling stuck and unsure where to begin, these skills meet you where you are.
What to Expect During the Webinar
This 60-minute video includes:
✅ A 45 min. DBT-informed presentation
Alicia and Jesse will guide you through:
- Why resolutions fail and how DBT offers a more sustainable approach to change
- How values, intentions, and goals work together to guide behavior
- How DBT skills help you stay aligned when emotions or setbacks arise
✅ A 10 min. Q&A
Answers from Alicia and Jesse on common questions like:
- How do you identify your values?
- What do you tell yourself when you drift offcourse?
- What do you do when life throws you curve balls?
✅ Practical worksheets you can use right away to help you:
- Identify your core values and set a clear, value-aligned direction
- Translate intentions into small, flexible goals and positive actions
- Stay grounded and skillful when emotions or obstacles pull you off course
Download worksheets 👇
Who This Webinar Is For
This session is perfect for you if:
- You are tired of vague resolutions that do not last
- You want goals that feel aligned, not exhausting
- You are curious about DBT skills but not sure where to start
- You want a kinder, more sustainable way to approach growth in 2026
You do not need prior DBT experience, just a willingness to reflect and experiment.
Related Resources
1. Value Card Sort
2. SMART Goals
3. Pocket Guide
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