Emotions University
Emotional skills, explained so you can use them.
Education, not psychotherapy
Emotions University is a self-paced educational platform, not psychotherapy or individualized clinical treatment. The courses provide general education, skills instruction, and opportunities for practice. They do not include clinical assessment, individualized treatment recommendations, or a therapist-client relationship with Lana Schneidt.
Courses are available for general educational purposes regardless of where you live. If you're looking for individualized therapy, that's a separate service offered through Lana's counseling practice.
Learn with Lana
Learn DBT skills at your own pace.
Learn with Lana is a self-paced DBT skills curriculum designed to help you understand and practice practical emotional skills outside of a therapy session or group. The course includes foundational DBT concepts along with instruction and practice in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Foundations
- DBT assumptions
- Biosocial theory
- Foundational DBT concepts
Mindfulness
- Mindfulness fundamentals
- Three states of mind
- Observe, Describe, Participate
- Practice and reflection
Distress Tolerance
- Skills for getting through difficult moments
- Understanding urges and emotional responses
- Practice applying skills in real situations
Emotion Regulation
- Understanding emotions
- Building skills for responding differently
- Practice and reflection
Interpersonal Effectiveness
- Skills for navigating relationships
- Communication and boundaries
- Applying skills in everyday situations
The curriculum includes instructional videos, handouts, reflection activities, quizzes, progress tracking, and pre- and post-course assessments.
Explore Learn with LanaHow it fits
Learn on your own. Or use it alongside therapy.
Learn with Lana was created to make DBT skills education accessible beyond the therapy room.
You can work through the course independently, at your own pace. It can also be used alongside DBT-informed individual therapy, where the course provides foundational psychoeducation and skills instruction while therapy focuses more deeply on applying those skills to your specific patterns, relationships, challenges, and goals.
The course teaches the skills. Therapy helps you make them your own.
Who Emotions University is for
A structured way to learn and practice emotional skills.
People who want to learn practical emotional skills
You want a structured way to learn DBT skills and concepts and practice them on your own schedule.
People using the course alongside therapy
Learn with Lana can provide foundational psychoeducation and skills instruction, allowing individual therapy to focus more deeply on personal application, troubleshooting, and generalization.
People who want to continue practicing after therapy
You want an opportunity to review and practice skills as you continue applying what you've learned.
Clinicians and students
You want a clear, accessible way to review DBT skills and concepts.
About Lana
Experienced, direct, and focused on what works.
I’m a mental health counselor in private practice in Tampa, where I work with people navigating emotional, behavioral, relational, and life challenges. My areas of clinical focus include DBT, trauma and PTSD, and substance use. I also train and supervise other clinicians.
Emotions University grew out of that clinical work — a way to share the same practical skills and concepts with people who want structured learning outside of individual therapy.
I created Learn with Lana because I believe people can benefit from having access to clear explanations, opportunities to practice, and the ability to return to skills when they need them.
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A self-paced DBT skills curriculum designed for learning, practice, and continued use outside the therapy room.
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