Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive cognitive-behavioral treatment originally developed for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and now effectively used for a range of complex psychological disorders. It is particularly effective in reducing behaviors such as self-harm and suicidal ideation, while helping to regulate intense emotions, manage anger and impulsivity, and improve interpersonal relationships.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
A synthesis of opposites
DBT uniquely combines standard cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices derived from Zen philosophy. Its core is the ‘dialectical’ perspective, which seeks balance and synthesis from seeming opposites. It offers comprehensive behavioral analysis of disordered functioning and practical skills training developed specifically to enhance personal and interpersonal effectiveness, emotional stability, and overall mastery of one’s behavior.
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For each case, a specific treatment with the attention you need
Antisocial personality disorder
in which a person has a long-term pattern of manipulating, exploiting, or violating the…
Antisocial personality disorder
in which a person has a long-term pattern of manipulating, exploiting, or violating the rights of others.
Borderline personality disorder
in which a person has lots of trouble managing their emotions. This makes them…
Borderline personality disorder
in which a person has lots of trouble managing their emotions. This makes them impulsive and uncertain about how they see themselves. It can cause a lot of trouble in their relationships.
Histrionic personality disorder
in which a person is dramatic, has strong emotions, and always wants attention from…
Histrionic personality disorder
in which a person is dramatic, has strong emotions, and always wants attention from others.
Narcissistic personality disorder
in which a person lacks empathy and wants to be admired by others. They think that they…
Narcissistic personality disorder
in which a person lacks empathy and wants to be admired by others. They think that they are better than others and that they deserve special treatment
Avoidant personality disorder
in which a person is very shy and feels that they are not as good as others. They often…
Avoidant personality disorder
in which a person is very shy and feels that they are not as good as others. They often avoid people because they fear rejection.
Dependent personality disorder
in which a person depends too much on others and feels that they need to be taken…
Dependent personality disorder
in which a person depends too much on others and feels that they need to be taken care of. They may let others treat them badly because they are afraid of losing the relationship.
DBT is one of several treatments used here for borderline personality disorder. If you are trying to work out what the whole picture looks like, start with borderline personality disorder treatment in New York.