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?
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Free BPD Blog Resources – Real, raw writing on Borderline Personality Disorder from someone who lives it. These blog posts explore recovery, emotion regulation, and the everyday work of navigating a BPD diagnosis.
Is BPD on a Spectrum? Diagnostic Criteria & Recovery Experiences
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) has long been a subject of debate and often misunderstanding within the field of mental health. Historically, it has been viewed as a distinct and often stigmatised diagnosis. However, some recent discussions that I have seen, and my own personal experiences of BPD, have raised questions about whether BPD truly exists… Continue reading Is BPD on a Spectrum? Diagnostic Criteria & Recovery Experiences
What is DBT Mindfulness? Module, Skills & Techniques
DBT Mindfulness is one of four modules in the therapeutic approach developed by psychologist Marsha Linehan. DBT stands for Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Linehan developed it to help individuals regulate their emotions, reduce distress, and improve relationships with others.




