What is DBT?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a specialized, evidence-based therapy to help you manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and reduce self-destructive behaviors. Based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles, DBT adds mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to help you live a more balanced and meaningful life. It’s especially helpful for people with emotion regulation challenges like those with borderline personality disorder (BPD).
DBT helps individuals break down behaviors into manageable parts rather than seeing them as overwhelming. By exploring different perspectives, including opposite viewpoints, individuals can develop healthier responses and greater flexibility in their reactions
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What are the benefits of DBT?
- Teaches you mindfulness
- Helps replace self-harm behaviors with healthier coping strategies
- Reduces self-harm behaviors
- Helps you manage intense emotions
- Improves communication and relationships
- Builds distress tolerance in tough situations
How does DBT bring positive change?
- Encourages emotional acceptance
- Teaches skills to cope with distress
- Teaches mindfulness to stay in the moment
- Reduces impulsivity and reactivity
- Strengthens boundaries and problem solving
What DBT can help with
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Chronic emotion dysregulation
- Self-harm and suicidal behaviors
- Mood and anxiety disorders
- Eating disorders
- PTSD and trauma symptoms
- Relationship issues and conflict
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes DBT different from other therapies? DBT uniquely combines acceptance-based strategies with skill-building techniques across four core modules: mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. This approach balances acceptance and change to help address emotion regulation and interpersonal challenges.
How long is DBT therapy? DBT programs typically last 6-12 months and include individual therapy and group skills training, though the exact duration may vary based on individual needs and program structure.
Do I have to do group sessions for DBT? Yes, group skills training is a core part of DBT, as it teaches practical skills in a supportive environment. Individual therapy complements this by helping you apply these skills to your personal challenges and goals.
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