What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy?
“Dialectical” means combining opposite ideas. DBT focuses on helping people accept the reality of their lives and their behaviors, as well as helping them learn to change their lives, including their unhelpful behaviors.
How does dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) work?
The structure of dialectical behavior therapy can vary some from therapist to therapist, but, in general, DBT involves these four types of sessions:
DBT pre-assessment.
Individual therapy.
Skills training in groups.
What is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) used for?
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is especially effective for people who have difficulty managing and regulating their emotions.
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People with BPD have extreme mood swings, unstable relationships and trouble controlling their emotions.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental health condition that can develop after a traumatic event.
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Substance use disorder (SUD) is a problematic pattern of substance use that affects your health and well-being.
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Depression is a common mental health condition that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and changes in how you think, sleep, eat and act.
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Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health conditions that cause fear, dread and other symptoms that are out of proportion to the situation.
