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Accessing Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) in the UK

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a highly effective approach for individuals struggling with emotional dysregulation and related challenges. However, accessing DBT within the UK's healthcare system can be complex, with options available through both the National Health Service (NHS) and private healthcare providers.  In this article, I’ll delve into the process of accessing DBT in… Continue reading Accessing Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) in the UK

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How To Build Emotional Regulation Skills Inspired By DBT

Emotions are an integral part of the human experience; valuable signals that convey important information about our inner world and experiences. From joy and excitement to sadness, shame, and anger, each emotion has its own unique purpose and function. For some of us, emotions might feel particularly intense, or "dysregulated". For us lucky folks, while it… Continue reading How To Build Emotional Regulation Skills Inspired By DBT

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How To Learn Distress Tolerance in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Whether you're facing overwhelming emotions or confronting challenging situations, distress tolerance can empower you to choose less harmful coping strategies and proceed without making anything worse. DBT teaches us the tools and skills to learn and practice distress tolerance even when our emotions feel overwhelming. At the very start of my DBT journey, it was… Continue reading How To Learn Distress Tolerance in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy