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
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A Brief Guide to DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
Developed by psychologist Marsha Linehan, DBT integrates cognitive-behavioural techniques with mindfulness and eastern principles, creating a holistic therapeutic approach. As DBT literally saved my life, writing educational content around it has become a huge priority for me. So I have put together what I can in this brief guide. For more detailed explorations of each… Continue reading A Brief Guide to DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
DBT vs CBT: What is the Difference?
Navigating the complex realm of mental health treatment can be both daunting and overwhelming. As someone who is still navigating the journey of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) recovery, I truly found solace and transformation through a year-long Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) course. While my journey did not lead me through formal Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT),… Continue reading DBT vs CBT: What is the Difference?




