Learn More About DBT
DBT involves employing self-reflection, analyzing behaviors and possible solutions, challenging dysfunctional thought and behavior patterns, and skills training for managing emotional dysregulation. It was initially developed as a treatment for highly suicidal individuals, but has been adapted to treat clients dealing with a variety of issues related to managing emotional distress. Read more about DBT below.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): How It Works & What To Expect
Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) primarily involves skills training to help clients better manage and tolerate emotional distress, as well as problem-solving strategies to support clients in learning how to identify extreme or maladaptive behaviors and replace them with more effective and helpful behaviors.
by: Shirley Porter, RPDBT Therapy Online: How It Works & Who It’s Right For
DBT can be done in-person or online. People may want to take advantage of online DBT therapy due to health concerns, geographic distance from an in-person provider, or simply preference.
by: Stephanie Capecchi, LCSW