Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) in Sarnia-Lambton, ON
What is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy that combines elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy with concepts of mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional acceptance and regulation. DBT can be an effective therapy modality for all ages and can be used to support anyone struggling with emotional dysregulation, difficulties in interpersonal relationships, and managing distressing situations.
What Are The Four Modules Of DBT?
DBT Therapy is broken into four categories. The four modules provide essential skills for managing emotions and relationships. Mindfulness enhances resilience to distress, while Distress Tolerance offers strategies for crisis management. Emotion Regulation fosters understanding and management of intense feelings, and Interpersonal Effectiveness teaches communication and relationship skills for healthier connections.
Mindfulness
Focuses on increasing awareness of the present moment, fostering non-judgmental acceptance of thoughts and emotions, and enhancing the ability to tolerate distress.
Distress Tolerance
Teaches skills to manage crises and tolerate distressing situations without resorting to harmful behaviors, such as self-harm or substance abuse.
Emotion Regulation
Helps individuals identify and understand their emotions, regulate intense emotions effectively, and reduce vulnerability to emotional triggers.
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Focuses on developing assertiveness, communication skills, and the ability to navigate relationships effectively, including setting boundaries and resolving conflicts.
Who Can Benefit from DBT?
DBT can help individuals of all ages with a wide range of mental health challenges, including intense emotions, impulsive behaviours, substance abuse, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Additionally, DBT skills can benefit those seeking to enhance their emotional resilience and improve their overall well-being.
DBT has been found to work well for:
Impulsive Behaviour
Depression
PTSD
Eating Disorders
Substance Abuse
Self-harm
Suicidal Ideation
Just as every person is unique, every mental health treatment plan is different. If you think DBT might be a good fit for you, we’d love to explore next steps together.
DBT PROCESS
Next Steps
Schedule a free intake call where we will learn about your goals, answer any questions, and explore if counselling and/or neurofeedback is the right fit for you or a loved one.
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