What Is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy?
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a modified type of cognitive behavioral therapy
Links to an external site. (CBT) created by Marsha Linehan. Its main goals are to teach people how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and improve their relationships with others. DBT was originally intended to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD) Links to an external site., but it has been adapted to treat other mental health conditions. It can help people who have difficulty with emotional regulation or are exhibiting self-destructive behaviors.
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This type of therapy is also sometimes used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Very Well Mind Website
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For the next week, explore the attached DBT worksheets. Try using the Strengths Use Plan worksheet to practice acknowledging yourself. These activities will enable you to go a bit deeper with concepts and practice. Please write a reflection on what that process was like for you.
Marsh Linehan: Creator of Dialectical Behavior Therapy
On Mindfulness
Attachments
dbt-dear-man.pdf
wise-mind.pdf
strengths-use-plan.pdf
Worksheet-Practicing-Radical-Acceptance.pdf
