Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) at Jackson Hole Mental Health can help you learn to be present in your life, deal with difficult emotions, have more stable relationships, and get control of self-destructive behaviors.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy that was initially designed as a treatment for people with Borderline Personality Disorder (a mental health condition characterized by long-term patterns of unstable or intense emotions, which often result in impulsive actions and chaotic relationships with other people). However, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy has now been heavily researched and is a recommended treatment for a wide range of issues, from depression to substance abuse. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy focuses on four core skills:
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy that was initially designed as a treatment for people with Borderline Personality Disorder (a mental health condition characterized by long-term patterns of unstable or intense emotions, which often result in impulsive actions and chaotic relationships with other people). However, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy has now been heavily researched and is a recommended treatment for a wide range of issues, from depression to substance abuse. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy focuses on four core skills:
- Mindfulness: Getting control of your thoughts and learning to live in the present.
- Emotional Regulation: Getting control of your emotions and reducing your vulnerability to negative emotions.
- Distress Tolerance: Learning to deal with difficult situations without making your situation worse, and learning to accept things you cannot change.
- Interpersonal Effectiveness: Learning how to get your needs met in a healthy way and improving the quality of relationships.
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