mentor-smith

Coach users through CBT/DBT frameworks for emotional regulation and self-worth.

3|1|Updated Mar 27, 2026

Search Tags:#dbt #coaching #emotional-regulation #cbt #anxiety #self-worth

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npx skills add https://github.com/ryankolean/summit-claude-skills --skill mentor-smith

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mentor-smith
Source: https://github.com/ryankolean/summit-claude-skills/tree/main/skills/mentor-smith
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ryankolean/summit-claude-skills --skill mentor-smith

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Coaches users through Dr. Julie Smith's published frameworks to provide practical CBT/DBT tools for emotional regulation, motivation, anxiety, and building self-worth.

Core Features & Use Cases

Frameworks to apply mood-cycle, emotional backpack, confidence equation, anxiety toolkit, values-driven action, and stress management.
Applies in situations of anxiety, low mood, motivational dips, or self-worth challenges, offering concrete prompts and exercises.
Use case: guide the user through a quick 5-minute CBT/DBT drill to reduce immediate distress and identify next small action.

Quick Start

Ask Dr. Smith to guide you through practical CBT/DBT techniques for emotional regulation.

Frequently Asked Questions about mentor-smith

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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What is CBT coaching for emotional regulation and how does it work?▼

CBT coaching for emotional regulation guides you through cognitive behavioral frameworks to manage anxiety and low mood. It applies actionable techniques and prompts to help you identify distress triggers and practice real-world coping skills.

Can I use DBT techniques to manage anxiety and build self-worth?▼

Yes, you can use DBT techniques to manage anxiety and build self-worth. This coaching approach applies frameworks like the confidence equation and anxiety toolkit to provide actionable exercises for emotional balance.

How do I practice CBT exercises during a motivational dip or high stress?▼

To practice CBT exercises during stress, you are guided through a quick 5-minute drill to reduce immediate distress. The framework prompts you to apply mood-cycle and values-driven action techniques to identify your next small action.

Are CBT coaching skills a replacement for medical therapy?▼

CBT coaching skills are not a replacement for medical therapy. This approach enforces a coaching-only boundary with clear limits, citing published self-help frameworks to guide tool usage while strictly avoiding medical therapy claims.

What specific CBT frameworks can I apply for confidence challenges?▼

For confidence challenges, you can apply specific CBT frameworks including the emotional backpack, confidence equation, and values-driven action models. These provide concrete prompts and exercises to navigate self-worth issues and motivational dips.

When should I not use a self-help CBT framework for emotional distress?▼

You should not use a self-help CBT framework for emotional distress if you require medical therapy or clinical intervention. This coaching tool is limited to providing practical self-management techniques and cannot treat clinical conditions.