The 3C Core Values at Battle On Therapy: Compassion, Curiosity, Collaboration

Why values matter in therapy

Techniques work best when the relationship works first. At Battle On Therapy, the **3Cs—Compassion, Curiosity, Collaboration—**shape every interaction and every plan.

Compassion: safety and respect

• What it looks like: Non-judgment, steady support, and space for your full story—including culture, identity, and lived experience.
• Why it helps: Safety reduces avoidance and shame, making it easier to practice new skills and face hard conversations.
• In session: We slow down, regulate, and choose one doable action for the week.

Curiosity: better questions, better results

• What it looks like: We ask when and where a pattern shows up, then test hypotheses.
• Why it helps: Curiosity turns stuck places into data for CBT reframes, DBT skills, and behavior tweaks.
• In session: “What happened before/after?” “What small variable can we change?”

Collaboration: goals you believe in

• What it looks like: Clear goals, choice of tools, and ongoing feedback.
• Why it helps: When the plan fits your values and community, follow-through rises.
• In session: We co-write scripts for conflict, design habit supports, and review what worked.

How the 3Cs translate to outcomes

• Fewer spirals, more regulation: DBT tools stick when compassion is present.
• Stronger communication: Collaboration turns scripts into real-life language you’ll actually use.
• Sustainable habits: Curiosity helps us iterate until the behavior fits your week.

Where we meet

Sessions are available in Seattle and on the Eastside (Bellevue), plus secure telehealth across Washington.

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