Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, also known as DBT, is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy. Individuals suffering from drug or alcohol addiction turn to this type of therapy to teach them how to live mindfully (in the moment), develop healthy coping mechanisms when it comes to managing stress, and improve their relationships with family and friends.

Although DBT was developed to help patients with borderline personality disorder, it is now used to treat a myriad of mental health conditions. This treatment modality is extremely helpful for people who have trouble regulating their emotions and are exhibiting self-destructive behaviors, such as eating disorders and substance use disorders.

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How Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Works

DBT is mostly used in the following three therapeutic settings:

Individual Therapy: A patient meets with a trained professional, usually a psychologist, to adapt their learned behaviors to personal life challenges in a healthy manner.
Group Settings: Patients are taught behavioral skills by finishing homework assignments and role-playing new friendly ways to interact with others, such as loved ones or strangers.
Phone Coaching: A patient can call their therapist between sessions and receive guidance on handling a tough conundrum they are currently facing.

Every therapeutic setting has a unique structure and goals, but they are usually based on the following factors:

Acceptance: A person will learn strategies to accept and tolerate their life circumstances, emotions, and self. They will also learn skills that can help them make positive changes in their behaviors and interactions with others.

Cognitive: A person will focus on changing thoughts, beliefs, behaviors, and actions that are destructive to themselves and others.

Behavioral: A person will analyze personal problems and unhealthy behaviors, ultimately replacing them with better habits.

Collaboration: A person will learn to communicate effectively and work together as a team (with the help of a psychiatrist, therapist, and group therapist).

Skill sets: A person will learn new skills to enhance their quality of life. This can include learning how to cook or picking up a hobby, such as art.

Support: A person will be motivated to recognize their strengths and attributes so that they can develop them and put them into use.

Are You a Good Candidate for Dialectical Behavioral Therapy?

You may benefit from this type of therapy if you live with the following:

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating
Bipolar Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Major Depressive Disorder, including treatment-resistant major depression and chronic depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Substance use disorder, which includes alcohol and drug addiction

If you or a loved one are dealing with any of the above conditions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Steps Recovery Centers. The best way to find out if you are suited for DBT is to consult with our medical experts.

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Living with a mental health condition or substance use disorder can hinder a person’s life and create further obstacles. Do not wait another day and reach out to Steps Recovery Centers for the best Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in Utah. We are located in the beautiful St. George and serve the greater Washington County and surrounding areas. Reach out to us today to learn more about our treatment programs.

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