Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) serves as an effective mental health toolbox for individuals, including many of us, who struggle with intense emotions. This program is a superpower training, helping you navigate and harness emotional waves instead of being overwhelmed by them.
DBT knows that some people are more emotionally sensitive than others, may have experienced an invalidating or traumatic past, and may not have the skills to manage the resulting emotions and their consequences.
DBT will teach you core skills in six critical areas and then support you in applying them to challenging situations:
Listening to your internal weather report!
Learning to manage those big feelings
Being kind to yourself
Hitting the pause button on chaos and observing without judgment
Communicating effectively and setting healthy boundaries
Not freaking out when things get tough
DBT's approach is founded on key ideas that guide your improvement journey. These assumptions create a supportive framework for growth:
Everyone is trying their hardest with the resources and skills they have at the moment.
Individuals seeking DBT are motivated to change and build a better life.
While acknowledging best efforts, change requires continuous effort and increased motivation.