What is DBT?

DBT means Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which could also be referred to as becoming more open minded. A dialectic is a dialogue between opposites. Dialectical therapy seeks the ability to tolerate opposites and to see truth in more than one perspective. DBT is an offshoot of CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This branch of psychology is aimed at helping you understand your thinking and behavior choices so they are more effective for your life and happiness.
Mindfulness is balancing emotion mind and wise mind.Distress Tolerance is when you have a problem you cannot solve, but you don't want to make it worse.Emotion Regulation is having less negative emotions and vulnerability, and more positive emotional experiences.Interpersonal Effectiveness is asking for what you want and saying no effectively.

Friday, April 27, 2012

DBT Related Videos

Why Mindfulness?
Making Meaning

 
Short Mindulness Practice from A Stress Reduction Workbook
 
Raisin Meditation


Visual Mindfulness with Bonsai Tree

How to Stop Anxiety


Age Old Cure for Overwhelm


Self Soothe


Self Soothe


Pros and Cons song


Improve the Moment

 
EFT Tapping for Willingness


DBT For Emotional Eating


Regulating Emotions in Ways Other Than Food

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