Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy is based on CBT and was originally developed to help people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. It is effective for anyone struggling with emotional regulation and patterns of behaviour which are unhelpful. DBT skills are taught and are aimed at addressing dysfunctional behaviour and to help people gain better control over difficult emotions. The skills are divided into 4 modules and include: Mindfulness, Emotional Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Distress Tolerance. The skills taught help clients to work towards accepting themselves and changing themselves at the same time. This concept reflects the dialectic of DBT.
Homework is a crucial part of DBT since the skills being taught need to be over-learned to become automatic. The new skills are meant to replace old ways of behaving and reacting which were likely dysfunctional. A therapist can teach these skills and give feedback on the implementation of these skills. Often there is a lot difficulty adopting new behaviours and ways of thinking and it is important to problem solve any challenges.
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy is based on CBT and was originally developed to help people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. It is effective for anyone struggling with emotional regulation and patterns of behaviour which are unhelpful. DBT skills are taught and are aimed at addressing dysfunctional behaviour and to help people gain better control over difficult emotions. The skills are divided into 4 modules and include: Mindfulness, Emotional Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Distress Tolerance. The skills taught help clients to work towards accepting themselves and changing themselves at the same time. This concept reflects the dialectic of DBT.
Homework is a crucial part of DBT since the skills being taught need to be over-learned to become automatic. The new skills are meant to replace old ways of behaving and reacting which were likely dysfunctional. A therapist can teach these skills and give feedback on the implementation of these skills. Often there is a lot difficulty adopting new behaviours and ways of thinking and it is important to problem solve any challenges.
Borderline Personality
Borderline Personality (BPD) is a condition that significantly affects a person’s ability to manage emotions and interferes with the ability to maintain stable relationships. DBT has been shown to be an effective way to learn new skills and ways to cope.