Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a well-regarded method particularly effective for those seeking emotional stability. Developed initially for borderline personality disorder, DBT has expanded its reach, helping individuals manage trauma, recover from substance use and behavioral addictions, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.

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DBT Focus Areas:

• Mindfulness: Enhancing present moment awareness.
• Distress Tolerance: Building skills to tolerate pain in difficult situations.
• Emotional Regulation: Managing and changing intense emotions that are causing problems.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Navigating relationships more effectively while maintaining self-respect.

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DBT provides tools for understanding and managing:

• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Trauma and PTSD
• Substance Use and Behavioral Addictions
• Intense Emotional Responses

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This therapy emphasizes the balance between accepting oneself and pushing for change, using both empathy and accountability to foster meaningful improvement. DBT can be especially beneficial when life feels overwhelming, helping clients smooth out emotional highs and lows and achieve lasting personal changes.

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For more information on DBT as a modality visit: https://behavioraltech.org  

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