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What is DBT?

Prosper Health Collective

DBT is a modified version of cognitive behavioural therapy that was specially adapted for people who feel emotions very intensely. DBT teaches individuals how to avoid conflict, be more organised, restrain impulses, delay gratification, and tolerate distress. DBT often involves individual therapy as well as a skills group program.

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Guest Post: Resiliency When Dealing With Bipolar Disorder by Christine

Bipolar Bandit

An individual needs to be very resilient when dealing with bipolar disorder. I suffer greatly from my mood disorder and I wouldn’t want to wish it upon my worst enemy. Today, for one day, I can live with my bipolar disorder. You name it I’ve tried it; talk therapy, CBT, DBT, ECT, EMDR and medication management.

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NASW Member Voices: ADHD and Mindfulness

Social Work Blog

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that develops in childhood and lasts into adulthood. A common quote is that ADHD is “a disorder of not doing what you know.” Distress tolerance and emotion regulation are cornerstones of ADHD issues, which DBT skills target.

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Do Dialectical Behavior Therapy-Based Interventions Decrease Adolescent Externalizing Symptoms? A Meta-Analysis

Society of Clinical Psychology

We evaluated evidence as to whether interventions based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a well-studied intervention designed to reduce destructive behavior by enhancing ability to regulate emotions, may reduce externalizing symptoms among adolescents. Target Article Jakubovic, R. J., & Drabick, D. Advance online publication.

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Types of Therapy and Mental Health Providers

Stop Abuse Campaign

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) has gained increasing popularity since its development in the early ’90s. . DBT is somewhat unique in that it has a strong “mindfulness” component (think relaxation techniques and mediation). Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.

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Antisocial Behavior and Drug Addiction

Gateway Foundation

Many people who struggle with substance use disorder (SUD) may also display antisocial behaviors. Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) or antisocial behavior can include poor impulse control, which can cause people to engage in risky behaviors, such as sharing needles with others, resulting in HIV or hepatitis. Incarceration.

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Understanding the different types of therapy

Lawson Psychology

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, also known as DBT, is a branch of CBT that was developed in the 80s for those who find it difficult to regulate their emotions. This approach focuses on dialectics, or two opposing ideas. What to do when sleep hygiene isn’t enough?

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