A full DBT program consists of four components including individual therapy, group skills training, phone coaching, and consultation team meetings. DBT therapists emphasize a nonjudgmental stance, mindful awareness, and direct communication.
Learn to harness the present moment to improve joy and reduce suffering.
Enhance the likelihood of getting your needs met and being taken seriously by others.
Reduce your vulnerability to intense emotions and gain better understanding of your emotions by building new, more effective skills.
Tolerate difficult moments more effectively and surf through urges to react in harmful ways by practicing distress tolerance skills.
DBT was originally developed for adults ages 18+ who struggle to gain control of their problematic emotional reactions which often leads to impulsive or destructive behaviors that impair relationships, general wellbeing, and may prevent achieving long term goals.
Loving someone with intense emotions is both colorful and complicated. A skilled DBT therapist will provide parents and family members the education, validation, and skills the need to support their loved one in the most effective ways.
DBT was adapted for teenagers who struggle with destructive or dangerous behaviors in response to emotional volatility. DBT creates a validating environment where teens 13+ and their families can find solace, support, and practical skills to foster independence, build strong relationships, and regain behavioral control.