Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
DBT teaches clients how to regulate their emotions to reduce the self-destructive behaviors
DBT teaches clients how to regulate their emotions to reduce the self-destructive behaviors
Destructive behaviors can stem from experiences that involve extreme situations or intense emotions. DBT is primarily a skill-building approach, that focuses on the development of four key skill sets:
Being able to successfully and effectively with short term or long term pain
Putting aside judgment and attention to understand how others may feel during a situation
Identify behaviors and implement coping mechanisms to help modify them.
Ability to balance the wants and needs of a relationship while respecting boundaries and priorities
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