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Free DBT Resources – This space offers free DBT resources created from lived experience and shared with care. Discover skills breakdowns, gentle how-tos, and downloadable tools that help make Dialectical Behaviour Therapy more approachable and more human.

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Can You Do DBT Alone? Limitations & Benefits of Self-Study

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a groundbreaking approach in mental health treatment, particularly for individuals struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and related conditions.  Its emphasis on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness offers a comprehensive framework for navigating life's challenges. However, a pressing question arises: Can DBT be effectively practised alone, without… Continue reading Can You Do DBT Alone? Limitations & Benefits of Self-Study

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Exploring Dialectics & the Dialectical Approach [With Examples]

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From ancient philosophy to modern psychology, the concept of dialectics has played a significant role in shaping how we perceive and engage with the world around us.  In this article, I'll delve a little deeper into the concept of dialectics, exploring its origins, its application in therapies like DBT, and how it can enrich our… Continue reading Exploring Dialectics & the Dialectical Approach [With Examples]

What Mental Illness Does DBT Treat?
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What Mental Illness Does DBT Treat?

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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a powerful treatment approach that has gained recognition for its effectiveness in addressing a wide range of mental health challenges.  Developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan in the late 1980s, DBT was initially created to treat individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). However, its success in treating BPD paved the way… Continue reading What Mental Illness Does DBT Treat?