In General, does DBT Work? Yes. Okay, I guess I can go into more detail. As either a potential new client or a current client doing some research, here’s the good news: DBT is one of the most well studied psychotherapies. What this means for you, then, is that there is actual research, actual evidence, … Read more
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was created by Dr. Marsha Linehan in the 1970s and 1980s for the treatment of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and is one of few evidence-based treatments for BPD. Due to the effectiveness of treating BPD, more research was done for other psychiatric disorders like mood disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders. DBT … Read more
Sometimes our brains can be our own worst enemies. Our brains are hardwired to see the negative in every situation and that can lead to a lot of difficult emotions. When this happens, it can be easy to go into a downward spiral- not just thinking about the negative thoughts but believing them to be … Read more
Many people who seek out DBT are grappling with behaviors that led them to living lives they find miserable and small. Behaviors such as: Suicidal ideation and wanting to die Self-harm, such as cutting, burning, skin picking Substance abuse Chronic stress in relationships or not having relationships you want Compulsive sexual behavior Disordered eating And … Read more
It is probably not much of a stretch to say that we have all struggled to get sleep from time to time. Sometimes lack of sleep can be attributed to illness, aches or pains, a lumpy mattress, or insomnia. Other times, it is because it feels like your brain just won’t just shut down, your … Read more
When investing time, energy, and resources into an evidence-based psychotherapy, a person seeking services can greatly benefit from receiving information regarding the competence of specific mental health therapists. Trying to gauge the competence of a therapist can be particularly elusive, as a consumer, in part due to a wide range of marketing efforts and claims … Read more
‘Tis the season when so many different holidays are being celebrated around the world. From Thanksgiving to Hanukkah, to Rosh Hashanah, to Christmas, there are so many holidays being celebrated. Most holidays have some elements in common—traditions being observed and celebrated with family and food. While this is a joyous time for many, those with … Read more
Have you ever noticed the voice in your head? You know, the one that narrates everything that goes on around you? Have you ever noticed the way that voice sounds or how that voice speaks to you? A lot of people notice that their internal voice tends to be remarkably mean—the voice will say hurtful … Read more
A core element of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is the DBT skills training group. Skills training groups are designed to teach individuals the DBT skills and increase their ability to solve day-to-day problems, particularly regarding emotion dysregulation. For individuals who can benefit from a comprehensive program, DBT skills group is combined with individual therapy, phone … Read more
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is the “gold standard” treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD), with accumulating evidence that DBT is also effective for a range of mental health difficulties with underlying emotion dysregulation. Although only one to two percent of the general population likely meets criteria for BPD, many individuals have difficulties regulating their emotions … Read more