Dialectical behavioral therapy

What is dbt?

Dialect Behavioral Therapy, or DBT, is defined by PsychCentral as "a type of psychotherapy — or talk therapy — that utilizes a cognitive-behavioral approach. DBT emphasizes the psychosocial aspects of treatment." (13) In other words, DBT takes the part of CBT that involves interactions and enhances it further.

How does it work?

There are three main settings in which DBT is used: group settings, individual therapy, or phone coaching. The group setting allows the person to interact with others and learn new behavioral skills, while the individual therapy is meant to work on incorporating those behavioral skills into their daily life. Phone coaching is a temporary session where the person who is depressed uses hotlines or calls their therapist to get advice on what coping methods they should use. (14)

Why should i use it?

DBT has four main components: core mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation. (Core mindfulness and interpersonal effectiveness are focused upon in more detail separately under "What can I do?") DBT not only treats depression, but also eating disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and more. DBT can be used by everyone and anyone because it helps teach people how to interact daily and tackle any problem! (14)

Worksheets that will help you learn what DBT is and how to use it.

All provided by Therapist Aid (12)

A quick note about these worksheets. I have used a lot of them in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). These worksheets have changed my life in so many ways... They taught me that there are ways I can handle my depression in a healthy manner, while tackling the issue at the core. Even if you are not depressed, these worksheets are a way to build skills that will last you a life time.

"A Skill A Day Keeps The Bad Thoughts Away"

DBT #1.pdf

DBT 2.pdf

DBT 3.pdf

DBT 4.pdf

DBT 5.pdf

DBT 6.pdf

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