Dialectical Behavior Therapy

What is DBT?

DBT is an amazing treatment modality created by Marsha Linehan in the 1980's as the 'gold standard' treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder. We know now that DBT is actually extremely beneficial for people struggling in general with managing emotions whether through common mental health disorders, life transition/change and trauma.

The Four Modules of DBT

DBT is divided into our modules or sections -

1. Mindfulness

2. Interpersonal Effectiveness

3. Emotional Regulation

4. Distress Tolerance

Who would benefit from DBT?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy was created by Marsha Linehan as the 'gold standard' treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder and it still is considered that. But, over time, we have learned that DBT is effective in teaching and applying coping skills for ANY client struggling with managing emotions