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Do You Need to Learn How to Cope with Overwhelming Emotions?
If you're struggling with overwhelming emotions, unstable relationships, or feelings of hopelessness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can help. DBT is a comprehensive, Zen-based group therapy that will teach you how to tolerate distress, regulate your emotions, and have satisfying relationships.
What is DBT?
DBT is a type of therapy that was originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder. However, it has since been found to be effective for a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
DBT is based on the idea that people with mental health conditions often have difficulty regulating their emotions. This can lead to impulsive behavior, unstable relationships, and feelings of hopelessness. DBT teaches people skills to help them manage their emotions and cope with distress.
What are the benefits of DBT?
DBT has been shown to be effective in helping people with mental health conditions improve their symptoms and their quality of life. Some of the benefits of DBT include:
Reduced emotional intensity
Improved mood regulation
Increased self-control
Improved relationships
Reduced impulsivity
Increased mindfulness
Increased distress tolerance
How does DBT work?
DBT is typically conducted in a group setting. The group is led by a trained therapist who will teach participants the skills of DBT. These skills include:
Mindfulness: Paying attention to the present moment without judgment
Distress tolerance: Learning to tolerate distress without making it worse
Emotion regulation: Learning to manage emotions in a healthy way
Interpersonal effectiveness: Learning to communicate and interact with others in a healthy way
Is DBT right for me?
DBT is a good option for people who are struggling with mental health conditions and who are looking for a comprehensive treatment approach. DBT can help people learn skills to manage their emotions, cope with distress, and have satisfying relationships.
As Men's Health Magazine stated "Don't let the stereotype of sad sacks in a circle scare you away. Groups guided by mental health pros offer the benefits of individual therapy without the price tag. What to expect: You might not talk as much as in a one-on-one, but it's often about half the price, and many people find learning from others therapeutic" (Stein, Joshua David. What Kind of Therapy is Right for You? Men's Health March/April 2024).