Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that was originally developed to help individuals with borderline personality disorder. It has since been adapted and applied to a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and substance abuse.
At We-Taking Care, our therapists are trained and experienced in delivering DBT to help individuals learn skills to manage their emotions, cope with stress, and improve their interpersonal relationships.
The need for DBT arises when individuals struggle with emotional regulation, experience intense or unstable emotions, have difficulty maintaining healthy relationships, or engage in self-harming or suicidal behaviors.
During DBT, the therapist uses a variety of techniques and skills to help individuals develop coping strategies, such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. The therapist provides individual and group therapy sessions to help individuals learn and practice these skills in a safe and supportive environment.
The therapist also helps individuals to develop a sense of mastery and self-efficacy in their ability to manage their emotions and behaviors, which can help to improve their overall quality of life.
Overall, DBT is an evidence-based approach to help individuals with a range of mental health conditions develop skills to manage their emotions, cope with stress, and improve their interpersonal relationships. At We-Taking Care, our therapists are trained and experienced in delivering DBT to help individuals achieve better emotional and mental well-being.
DBT is a structured therapy that typically involves both individual therapy and group skills training. The therapy is focused on developing four key skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
During individual therapy sessions, the therapist works with the client to identify and change negative thought patterns, behaviors, and emotions. The therapist helps the client to learn new coping strategies and skills to manage their emotions and behaviors.
Group skills training sessions focus on teaching clients how to apply the skills they learn in individual therapy in their daily lives. Clients learn how to regulate their emotions, manage stress, improve their communication skills, and develop healthy relationships.
DBT also involves a team-based approach, with therapists meeting regularly to consult and collaborate on the client's treatment plan.
Overall, DBT is designed to help individuals build a life worth living, even in the face of significant emotional and behavioral challenges.
The number of sessions required for Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) varies depending on the individual's needs, goals, and progress. A typical DBT treatment involves weekly individual therapy sessions, group therapy sessions, and phone coaching between sessions.
DBT is usually a longer-term treatment, and many individuals participate in therapy for six months to a year or more. However, the length of treatment can vary based on the individual's specific needs and goals.
Throughout the therapy process, the therapist would use a supportive and collaborative approach, providing ongoing feedback and encouragement to the client. The therapist would also work closely with other members of the DBT team to ensure that the client receives comprehensive and coordinated care.