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DBT Therapy
DBT is a psychotherapy that was originally developed to treat individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD). It has since been recognized as an effective treatment for a variety of disorders, such as addiction treatment, Depression, Anxiety, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
The term “dialectical” means an integration of opposites. DBT helps clients find balance between acceptance and change. It is based on four key skills that clients learn either in session with their therapist or in a separate skills group. The four skills modules include two sets of acceptance-oriented skills (mindfulness and distress tolerance) and two sets of change-oriented skills (emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness).
Skills Learned DBT Therapy
DBT includes four behavioral skill modules, with two acceptance-oriented skills (mindfulness and distress tolerance) and two change-oriented skills (emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness).
Mindfulness
The practice of being fully aware and present in this one moment
Distress Tolerance
How to tolerate pain in difficult situations, not change it
Interpersonal Effectiveness
How to ask for what you want and say no while maintaining self-respect and relationships with others
Emotion Regulation
How to decrease vulnerability to painful emotions and change emotions that you want to change
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Overcome Issues With DBT
DBT Therapy is an effective method for dealing with issues like addiction treatment, Depression, Anxiety, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Here is how DBT can help:
Enhances Coping Mechanisms
DBT involves teaching individuals better, healthier strategies for handling distress. It can be particularly beneficial for individuals dealing with self-destructive behaviors like self-harm, suicidal ideation, or substance abuse.
Emotion Regulation
DBT helps people identify, understand, and accept their emotional responses to reduce their intensity and frequency. This can be especially beneficial for those who often have overwhelming and intense emotional responses that they find hard to manage.
Teaches Mindfulness
DBT encourages patients to fully engage in the present moment in a nonjudgmental way. This skill helps reduce worries about the past and future, reducing overall stress levels. Stress reduction has its origins in mindfulness.
Improves Interpersonal Skills
DBT can teach valuable communication skills that lead to stronger and healthier relationships, less conflict, and more mutual understanding. This in turn can lead to healthier relationships and a more full life.
Provides Validation
DBT therapists often validate a person’s feelings, behaviors, and experiences, which helps them feel understood and accepted. This acceptance then makes it easier for individuals to engage in change.
Teaches Tolerance
DBT helps individuals build a tolerance towards negative emotions rather than trying to escape from them, promoting long-term mental wellbeing. By dealing with negative emotions, you’ll thrive.
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