Restore Balance With DBT Therapy in New Jersey
Behavioral Therapy For Self-Acceptance and Personal Autonomy
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Today there remains a societal stigma around mental health disorders, making it difficult to seek help. Maybe you’ve known for a long time that you struggle with a mental health condition, such as substance use disorder, alchol addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or behavioral health or mood disorder.
But– maybe you’ve been reluctant to address it for one of many possible reasons. Or maybe you’ve recently been diagnosed and you’re not sure where to turn next.
Whether you struggle with borderline personality disorder, substance abuse, or other mental health conditions, dialectical behavior therapy may be an effective solution to help you regain control.
Abolute Awakenings is here to help you overcome obstacles and achieve optimal wellness.
What Is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)?
Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy that aims to increase mindfulness and help people learn to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and improve their relationships.
DBT was originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD), but has since been modified to address a wide range of other mental health conditions, such as eating disorders and substance abuse disorders. It is an evidence-based psychotherapy approach that combats negative thinking to promote positive outcomes.
The core skills of dialectical behavior therapy are mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectivenesS. The concept behind DBT focuses on giving people strategies to live the best version of their lives possible, with more productivity and fulfillment.
What Makes DBT NJ Different From CBT?
What Is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)?
There are 4 components of DBT including mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Improvement in these areas helps increase coping skills and independence.
Mindfulness
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Interpersonal Effectiveness enhances one’s ability to be a self-advocate while maintaining positive relationships. Improving your ability to communicate and listen carefully, manage difficult people, and maintain respect for yourself and those around you can increase your interpersonal effectiveness.
In turn, this lowers your stress and anxiety levels and makes resolving conflict with others easier, leading to more enjoyable and productive relationships.
Distress Tolerance
Emotional Regulation
What Does Dialectical Behavior Therapy Look Like At Absolute Awakenings?
How DBT Therapy Can Help
Dialectical Behavior Therapy can help individuals with a variety of mental health challenges heal from emotional wounds and restore balance. It was originally developed for those struggling with borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, today it is used to treat conditions such as OCD, panic disorder, substance abuse disorder, alchohol addiction, PSTD, ADHD, eating disorders, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and major depressive disorder that can lead to self-harming behavior and/or chronic suicidal ideation.
With DBT, it’s possible to restore balance and regain personal autonomy. If you or a loved one suffer from BPD, self-harm behaviors, or chronic suicidal ideation, don’t wait. Call today.
DBT For BPD
To address borderline personality disorder, dialectical behavior therapy is often the treatment of choice. It is heavily focused on targeting emotional dysregulation, making it an effective reducer of BPD symptoms.