WHAT IS DBT?

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) can be very helpful for adults in several ways:

Emotional Regulation

DBT helps adults understand and manage their emotions better. This can be especially useful for those who experience intense emotions or mood swings. By learning techniques to identify, label, and regulate emotions, adults can feel more in control and less overwhelmed by their feelings.

Stress Management

DBT provides tools for dealing with stress and distressing situations. Adults often face various stressors related to work, family, and personal life. The distress tolerance skills taught in DBT can help individuals handle these situations more effectively without resorting to unhealthy behaviors.

Improved Relationships

Interpersonal effectiveness skills in DBT teach adults how to communicate more effectively, assert their needs, and set healthy boundaries. This can lead to better relationships with family, friends, colleagues, and partners by reducing conflicts and misunderstandings.

Coping with Mental Health Issues

DBT is particularly effective for adults dealing with borderline personality disorder, but it also helps those with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other mental health conditions. The structured approach of DBT can provide relief from symptoms and help individuals build a more stable and satisfying life.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness practices in DBT help adults stay present and focused, reducing anxiety and improving concentration. This can be beneficial in both personal and professional settings, helping individuals to be more productive and engaged.

Preventing Self-Destructive Behaviors

For adults who struggle with self-harm, suicidal thoughts, or other self-destructive behaviors, DBT offers strategies to cope with these urges in healthier ways. By learning and practicing these skills, individuals can reduce harmful behaviors and improve their overall well-being.

Overall Well-Being

By integrating all these skills, DBT helps adults create a balanced and fulfilling life. It empowers them to make positive changes, enhance their emotional resilience, and lead a more satisfying and harmonious life.

DBT provides practical skills and strategies that help adults manage emotions, handle stress, improve relationships, and cope with mental health challenges, leading to a better quality of life.

Our DBT groups are separated by age:

ADULT DBT GROUP

The Adult DBT group is for adults 18 years old and older. The individual attends the weekly skills group classes.