DBT therapy is a type of therapy created to help people with emotional dysregulation, impulsiveness, and difficulty managing their emotions and behaviors. While DBT was first developed to help people struggling with borderline personality disorder, DBT has since been used as a therapeutic tool for those who want to improve their mental health and overall resilience in life.
This article will provide three steps for a practical DBT therapy session.
1) DBT therapists have a different approach to DBT than most other types of therapists- they use skills training instead of insight-oriented work or cognitive-behavioral approaches.
2) DBT includes four modules: mindfulness skills group, distress tolerance skills group, emotion regulation skills group, and interpersonal effectiveness skills group.
3) DBT is all about acceptance- it teaches you how to accept your feelings without judgment or criticism
DBT therapy is an excellent option for individuals with DSM-IV diagnoses, including bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders.
