Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a transformative therapeutic approach that has been changing lives since its development in the 1970s by Dr. Marsha Linehan. Originally designed to treat individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), DBT has since expanded its reach to address a wide range of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance use disorders. […]
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Emotional Regulation
Successful mood management comes from successful emotional regulation. Emotional regulation means recognizing patterns of emotional aggression and stopping the cycle of emotional aggression before it starts. This means becoming aware of and attuned to your own cycles of emotions. Before you can become attuned to your own cycles of emotional behavior, you must first be able to identify your emotions. […]