Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy:(DBT) Including both individual and group therapy, DBT teaches mindfulness and acceptance skills such as “the ability to experience moment-to-moment thoughts, emotions and their accompanying physical sensations from an observer’s stance, without negative judgment.” 

DBT is a skills-based treatment program broken into four main modules:

Mindfulness. Mindfulness teaches you to focus on the here and now by becoming aware of your thoughts, feelings, and sensations.

Interpersonal effectiveness. In this module, you learn, for example, how to communicate effectively, build and cultivate healthy relationships, and express your needs.

Emotion regulation. DBT teaches you techniques to help you understand and manage your emotions.

Distress tolerance. In this module, you learn techniques to manage overwhelming emotions or difficult situations.