Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a type of behavioural therapy that was initially designed to treat people who have significant difficulties with controlling their emotions (e.g., clients living with vulnerable personality structures, including borderline personality disorder). Research shows us, however, that challenges with emotional regulation are a core feature of several mental health conditions. Therefore, the principals of DBT are frequently used to support clients who are experiencing various forms of psychological distress including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, alcohol or other drug problems, trauma, and eating disorders.
DBT helps people to manage their behaviour and emotions by helping them understand why they struggle with their emotional experiences and teaching new skills and replacement behaviours to cope with daily life. A common reason for learning DBT skills is for improving interpersonal relationships with other people, which may have been impacted by difficult or disproportionate emotional reactions to certain situations. These skills can therefore help people to connect with what’s important to them, even in the face of stress and adversity.
Psychologists that draw on DBT may help clients to become more aware of their emotions and identify how these can impact behaviour in stressful situations. Psychologists may also help clients to respond to difficult emotional experiences in a way that is not harmful to them in the long-term and support them to set boundaries and expectations that meet internal psychological needs, while maintaining self-respect and dignity.
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Northcote
Melbourne
VIC, 3070
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Aruna psychology is not a crisis service. If you require additional support outside of your scheduled appointments other options include:
Attend the emergency department of your nearest hospital
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