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Your DBT Diary Card. In Your Pocket.

Track emotions, practice skills, and stay consistent with your DBT therapy—in seconds, not minutes.

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Why Staying Consistent With DBT Is So Hard

Dialectical Behavior Therapy is powerful, but most people struggle with the daily practice that makes DBT effective. Paper diary cards get lost. Remembering skills takes effort. Tracking emotions isn’t always intuitive. And when life gets stressful, the habits slip.

DBT Pal helps you stay consistent by giving you an easy, structured way to:

  • Track emotions and urges
  • Practice DBT skills in the moment
  • Reflect on your day
  • See real progress over time

It’s DBT, made practical.

Built for real DBT practice

Everything you need to track your progress and build consistent DBT skills, without the complexity.

Quick Daily Diary

Log urges, emotions, intensity, and DBT skills in under 30 seconds. No friction, just fast tracking.

Guided Exercises

Step-by-step breathing, grounding, and mindfulness exercises to reduce overwhelm and improve practice.

Custom Targets

Add and edit your own urges, emotions, and skills. Fully customizable to match your therapy goals.

Smart Reminders

Scheduled prompts keep you consistent without constant thinking. Build the habit that sticks.

Cloud Backup

Secure backups ensure your diary follows you between devices. Never lose your progress.

Export & Share

PDF export of selected dates for therapy sessions or personal review. Share what matters.

What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy focused on helping people regulate emotions, tolerate distress, improve relationships, and practice mindfulness. It’s widely used for anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and emotional sensitivity.

A core part of DBT is daily tracking — recording emotions, urges, skills used, and what happened throughout the day. This helps you spot patterns, track progress, and stay grounded.

But the traditional DBT diary card was designed for paper, not for how people actually live today.

Why Daily DBT Tracking Matters

Research shows that DBT works best when practiced consistently, not just in therapy sessions. When you track your emotions and skills every day, you can:

  • Understand emotional triggers
  • Reduce impulsive reactions
  • Build emotional resilience
  • Strengthen new skills
  • Improve communication and boundaries
  • Feel more in control of your day

Even five minutes of tracking can help you stay mindful and intentional.

Why a DBT App Works Better Than Paper

Modern life moves fast — and your diary card should keep up.
A DBT app gives you:

  • Reminders so you don’t forget
  • Prompts to help you reflect
  • Guided skills when you need them
  • Charts and insights to show progress
  • A private, always-with-you journal

This is why digital DBT tools are becoming the standard.

Simple by design

DBT Pal fits seamlessly into your daily routine, making skill tracking effortless.

1

Open & Log

Quick entry form captures urges, emotions, and skills in seconds. No complicated menus.

2

Practice Skills

Access guided exercises when you need them. Build confidence through consistent practice.

3

Track Progress

Review trends and patterns over time. Share insights with your therapist when helpful.

See DBT Pal in action

A glimpse into the simple, intuitive interface designed to support your DBT practice.

DBT Pal Diary Screen - Track urges and emotions

Daily Diary Tracking

Log emotions, urges, and intensity levels with a clean, organized interface

DBT Pal Meditation Exercise - Guided mindfulness practice

Guided Exercises

Practice mindfulness and grounding with step-by-step audio guidance

Your data stays private

DBT Pal is built with privacy first. Your diary entries are encrypted and stored securely. We never sell your data or share it with third parties. You control what you export and who you share it with.

Coming Soon

More insights on the way

Simple Analytics

Glanceable weekly trends showing urges, emotion intensity, and skills used. Identify patterns without overwhelming data visualization.

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Visual insights launching soon

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How DBT Pal Helps You Build a Daily DBT Habit

DBT Pal is designed to make DBT simple, approachable, and sustainable. Whether you’re working with a therapist or practicing DBT on your own, the app helps you stay engaged with your skills every single day.

1. Track Emotions and Urges With Ease

Emotions can shift throughout the day. DBT Pal’s daily check-in makes it easy to record:

  • How you’re feeling
  • What triggered the emotion
  • Intensity levels
  • Urges or impulses
  • What you did about the feeling

2. Use DBT Skills When You Need Them

DBT Pal includes guided versions of core DBT skills, such as:

  • TIPP
  • STOP
  • Wise Mind
  • Radical Acceptance
  • Paced Breathing
  • Grounding exercises

You can practice skills in the moment or explore them at your own pace.

3. Build Your Own DBT Routine

DBT Pal helps you stay on track with:

  • Daily reminders
  • Personalized routines
  • Mood history
  • Skill streaks
  • Check-in prompts

4. See Your Progress Over Time

The app’s insights make it easy to spot improvements. You can view:

  • Emotion trends
  • Skill usage
  • Triggers
  • Notes and reflections
  • Daily entries

5. Private, Secure, and Always With You

Your entries are stored privately on your device or iCloud backup.

Who DBT Pal Is For

DBT Pal is designed for anyone wanting emotional resilience and better daily mental health habits.

FAQ

Is DBT Pal a replacement for therapy?

No — it’s a companion tool.

Is the DBT diary card included?

Yes.

Is DBT Pal free?

Free to download with optional premium upgrades.

Can DBT Pal help with anxiety or emotional dysregulation?

Yes — DBT skills are evidence-based for both.