Recovering Your Balance
The Power of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a specialized form of therapy designed to help individuals who experience intense emotions and have difficulty managing them. Originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder, DBT is now widely used to address various mental health conditions, including mood disorders, self-harm, and substance use disorders. DBT aims to help clients by learning to balance acceptance of their current reality with the motivation to make positive changes.
Increasing Interpersonal Effectiveness
DBT consists of four main components: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness helps individuals stay present and aware of their thoughts and feelings without becoming overwhelmed by them. Distress tolerance teaches skills for coping with emotional crises, while emotional regulation focuses on identifying and managing intense emotions. Finally, interpersonal effectiveness helps individuals improve their relationships by teaching assertiveness and communication skills.
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“DBT equips individuals with practical tools for managing emotions, improving relationships, and building a more stable, fulfilling life.”
Individual Therapy vs. Skills Groups
DBT typically involves a combination of individual therapy and skills group sessions. In individual therapy, women work one-on-one with a DBT-trained therapist to address specific challenges and apply DBT skills to real-life situations. Skills groups, on the other hand, offer a structured environment where women learn and practice core DBT skills in a supportive setting.
Who Can Benefit from DBT?
DBT is particularly effective for individuals who struggle with chronic emotional dysregulation, impulsive behaviors, and self-harm. It is also useful for those experiencing frequent crises or overwhelming feelings of anger, sadness, or fear. DBT equips individuals with practical tools for managing emotions, improving relationships, and building a more stable, fulfilling life.
Find the Support You Need at Luna Recovery for Women
We provide personalized care that addresses the unique needs of women and offer a host of different therapies and programs, including:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Group therapy
- Individual therapy
- Trauma-informed therapy
- Eye movement desensitization & reprocessing (EMDR)
- Half-Day addiction treatment program
- Half-Day mental health treatment program
- Full-Day mental health treatment program
- Full-Day addiction treatment program
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction or mental issues, Luna Recovery for Women is here to help. Our therapy and treatment options are designed to support women through every stage of their journey.
Contact Luna Recovery for Women today at 888-491-3722 to learn more about our treatment options in North Andover, MA, and take the first step toward a healthier, happy life.