Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills

Dialectical behavior therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy that began with efforts to treat personality disorders and interpersonal conflicts. Evidence suggests that DBT can be useful in treating mood disorders and suicidal ideation as well as for changing behavioral patterns such as self-harm and substance use.

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"Dialectical" refers to the merging of conflicting ideas. DBT aims to assist individuals in acknowledging the truth of their lives and behaviors, while also guiding them in making positive changes, including addressing unproductive behaviors.