Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Treatment Centers in Golden, CO
Our programs include substance use, a DBT-inspired track, a Women’s Trauma, a transitional aged youth program, and an adolescent program.
Centennial Peaks Hospital is here for you or a loved one, if you are experiencing a mental health crisis or if you need a medical detox from drugs or alcohol. We are a 104-bed, Joint Commission-accredited behavioral health hospital serving adolescents and adults. We specialize in acute inpatient hospitalization, medical detoxification and intensive outpatient programs. We can help if you are thinking about suicide or if you are wanting to hurt yourself or someone else. Our expert team can help if someone is out of touch with reality or experiencing psychosis due to a mental health disorder like Bipolar or Schizophrenia. Our psychiatrists, registered nurses, and mental health professionals are available 24/7. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage you to call us first instead of visiting an emergency room, we can get you help quickly and confidentially.
Our programs include substance use, a DBT-inspired track, a Women’s Trauma, a transitional aged youth program, and an adolescent program.
Centennial Peaks Hospital is here for you or a loved one, if you are experiencing a mental health crisis or if you need a medical detox from drugs or alcohol. We are a 104-bed, Joint Commission-accredited behavioral health hospital serving adolescents and adults. We specialize in acute inpatient hospitalization, medical detoxification and intensive outpatient programs. We can help if you are thinking about suicide or if you are wanting to hurt yourself or someone else. Our expert team can help if someone is out of touch with reality or experiencing psychosis due to a mental health disorder like Bipolar or Schizophrenia. Our psychiatrists, registered nurses, and mental health professionals are available 24/7. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage you to call us first instead of visiting an emergency room, we can get you help quickly and confidentially.
We focus on academic success, mental health support, and developing skills such as organization, planning and preparing, prioritization, and more. Our clients typically have ADHD, autism, anxiety, social anxiety, depression, isolation, and other factors that impact their ability to be successful. We prioritize in-person coaching when our clients live near our locations, Boulder, CO, and Boston, MA. We provide virtual coaching to those who do not live locally. We support students to be successful academically and to manage emotional stressors and mental health factors by implementing a strength-based-empowered approach.
We focus on academic success, mental health support, and developing skills such as organization, planning and preparing, prioritization, and more. Our clients typically have ADHD, autism, anxiety, social anxiety, depression, isolation, and other factors that impact their ability to be successful. We prioritize in-person coaching when our clients live near our locations, Boulder, CO, and Boston, MA. We provide virtual coaching to those who do not live locally. We support students to be successful academically and to manage emotional stressors and mental health factors by implementing a strength-based-empowered approach.
When sobriety is the goal, simply abstaining from drugs and alcohol is ineffective for a long-term recovery from addiction. And while talk therapy is an important component to a better lifestyle, it only has a 20 to 30 percent success rate when used as a single treatment strategy for substance abuse. Why? Because the underlying biochemical repairs have not occurred. Substance Abuse treatment at InnerBalance Heath Center in Colorado is different because we treat substance abuse and addiction using combination therapy, and we treat our patients with dignity and respect, as though we were treating any other illness. When the physical conditions of substance abuse are treated in conjunction with counseling, success rates can be measurably greater than traditional talk therapy programs. At InnerBalance, you'll experience a holistic approach to addiction treatment and rehab that incorporates mind, body, spirit and environment. To learn more about our holistic approach, be sure to view our informative online video about finding the "missing link" to treating drug and alcohol addictions: https://innerbalancehealthcenter.com/
When sobriety is the goal, simply abstaining from drugs and alcohol is ineffective for a long-term recovery from addiction. And while talk therapy is an important component to a better lifestyle, it only has a 20 to 30 percent success rate when used as a single treatment strategy for substance abuse. Why? Because the underlying biochemical repairs have not occurred. Substance Abuse treatment at InnerBalance Heath Center in Colorado is different because we treat substance abuse and addiction using combination therapy, and we treat our patients with dignity and respect, as though we were treating any other illness. When the physical conditions of substance abuse are treated in conjunction with counseling, success rates can be measurably greater than traditional talk therapy programs. At InnerBalance, you'll experience a holistic approach to addiction treatment and rehab that incorporates mind, body, spirit and environment. To learn more about our holistic approach, be sure to view our informative online video about finding the "missing link" to treating drug and alcohol addictions: https://innerbalancehealthcenter.com/
Denver Women's Recovery (DWR) provides a quality, clinically savvy, trauma-integrated Intensive Outpatient Program. We provide comprehensive services to allow you to meet your treatment goals while also continuing to work, take care of children, and/or other responsibilities. Our goal is to assist you in discovering alternative solutions for coping with life (trauma, depression, anxiety, etc) rather than through the use of mind-altering substances.
Denver Women's Recovery (DWR) provides a quality, clinically savvy, trauma-integrated Intensive Outpatient Program. We provide comprehensive services to allow you to meet your treatment goals while also continuing to work, take care of children, and/or other responsibilities. Our goal is to assist you in discovering alternative solutions for coping with life (trauma, depression, anxiety, etc) rather than through the use of mind-altering substances.
AspenRidge Recovery offers a continuum of care focused on transitioning through each level and addressing underlying mental health issues. We believe that solving mental health, trauma, and family issues is the root of recovery. We focus on all mental aspects and provide each person with the tools to grow and sustain long-term recovery. As we address trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health-related problems, clients become empowered to integrate their knowledge and skills to grow into a life of recovery. We provide a safe, life-long community for individuals and their family members to stay connected through sober social events like sports, holiday parties, barbecues, educational webinars, and more. By working hand-in-hand with people, we empower them so they have the skills to help themselves and take ownership of their quality of life.
AspenRidge Recovery offers a continuum of care focused on transitioning through each level and addressing underlying mental health issues. We believe that solving mental health, trauma, and family issues is the root of recovery. We focus on all mental aspects and provide each person with the tools to grow and sustain long-term recovery. As we address trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health-related problems, clients become empowered to integrate their knowledge and skills to grow into a life of recovery. We provide a safe, life-long community for individuals and their family members to stay connected through sober social events like sports, holiday parties, barbecues, educational webinars, and more. By working hand-in-hand with people, we empower them so they have the skills to help themselves and take ownership of their quality of life.
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Chrysalis Therapeutic Boarding School
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80002
We also help teen and adolescent girls heal through dialectic behavior therapy (DBT), art therapy, and equine therapy.
Chrysalis Therapeutic Boarding School offers a nurturing and supportive environment, with the clinical sophistication of a residential treatment center. Our program fosters healthy identity development, self confidence and a sense of belonging. The beautiful campus is intentionally located in northwest Montana, where the landscape offers year-round recreation for our robust adventure therapy program. The tranquility of living on a lake in the midst of the Rockies creates a peaceful environment for healing and growth. Students are 13-18 years of age, and attend the school for one year or more. Family involvement is imperative, and a crucial component to the program. Students live family style in one of three homes, where they are encouraged to build on personal strengths while they examine and challenge old patterns that have prevented growth.
We also help teen and adolescent girls heal through dialectic behavior therapy (DBT), art therapy, and equine therapy.
Chrysalis Therapeutic Boarding School offers a nurturing and supportive environment, with the clinical sophistication of a residential treatment center. Our program fosters healthy identity development, self confidence and a sense of belonging. The beautiful campus is intentionally located in northwest Montana, where the landscape offers year-round recreation for our robust adventure therapy program. The tranquility of living on a lake in the midst of the Rockies creates a peaceful environment for healing and growth. Students are 13-18 years of age, and attend the school for one year or more. Family involvement is imperative, and a crucial component to the program. Students live family style in one of three homes, where they are encouraged to build on personal strengths while they examine and challenge old patterns that have prevented growth.
The Ohana Addiction Treatment Center is a world-class alcohol and drug treatment facility on the Big Island of Hawaii. It’s a unique place where individuals can take the first significant step toward recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. In creating our programs, we selected the best staff from programs across the nation and the islands of Hawaii to provide treatment for individuals. Here, you’ll find individualized, evidence-based drug and alcohol detox supplemented by holistic, adventure and cultural therapy to help you find freedom from addiction. Our renowned clinical team will map out your treatment plan, giving you a personalized, structured path to long-term sobriety. We believe trauma is often at the root of addiction, and we use trauma-informed care to help you become “unstuck” using a combination of holistic and traditional therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and more, acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and more.
The Ohana Addiction Treatment Center is a world-class alcohol and drug treatment facility on the Big Island of Hawaii. It’s a unique place where individuals can take the first significant step toward recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. In creating our programs, we selected the best staff from programs across the nation and the islands of Hawaii to provide treatment for individuals. Here, you’ll find individualized, evidence-based drug and alcohol detox supplemented by holistic, adventure and cultural therapy to help you find freedom from addiction. Our renowned clinical team will map out your treatment plan, giving you a personalized, structured path to long-term sobriety. We believe trauma is often at the root of addiction, and we use trauma-informed care to help you become “unstuck” using a combination of holistic and traditional therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and more, acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and more.
Our treatment approach to serving our clients is eclectic, ranging from Motivational Interviewing, 12 Step Facilitation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT / Mindfulness Skills Training, Person Centered, Gestalt, EMDR, etc.
At Tangen Counseling we believe that anyone who desires a positive change in their life and is ready to explore their substance use should have the opportunity in a safe and supportive environment. We specialize in the following demographics: young adults; codependency / family members struggling to cope with a loved one's substance use; history of trauma; impaired family dynamics; gender specific treatment approaches; involvement with the criminal justice system; and impaired professionals.
Our treatment approach to serving our clients is eclectic, ranging from Motivational Interviewing, 12 Step Facilitation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT / Mindfulness Skills Training, Person Centered, Gestalt, EMDR, etc.
At Tangen Counseling we believe that anyone who desires a positive change in their life and is ready to explore their substance use should have the opportunity in a safe and supportive environment. We specialize in the following demographics: young adults; codependency / family members struggling to cope with a loved one's substance use; history of trauma; impaired family dynamics; gender specific treatment approaches; involvement with the criminal justice system; and impaired professionals.
Our overall treatment options include self-management and recovery training (SMART), substance abuse counseling, substance abuse recovery groups, substance abuse education, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), experiential therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in helping adolescents, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include virtual IOPs, outpatient clinics that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), outdoor therapy, residential treatment centers, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
Our overall treatment options include self-management and recovery training (SMART), substance abuse counseling, substance abuse recovery groups, substance abuse education, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), experiential therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in helping adolescents, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include virtual IOPs, outpatient clinics that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), outdoor therapy, residential treatment centers, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
Our overall treatment options include self-management and recovery training (SMART), substance abuse counseling, substance abuse recovery groups , substance abuse education, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), experiential therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in preteens, teens, and young adults, struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include in-home treatment, virtual coaching and counseling, outpatient clinics, that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), wilderness therapy, short-term residential treatment programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
Our overall treatment options include self-management and recovery training (SMART), substance abuse counseling, substance abuse recovery groups , substance abuse education, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), experiential therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in preteens, teens, and young adults, struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include in-home treatment, virtual coaching and counseling, outpatient clinics, that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), wilderness therapy, short-term residential treatment programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
H.E.A.R.T Counseling Center
Treatment Center, LPC, LAC, SAP, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80002
We offer groups for DBT and Anger Management, Substance Abuse Cognitive Restructuring, Co-Occurring Disorders, and Level II DUI Education and Therapy, including DUI Four-Plus services.
H.E.A.R.T Counseling Center offers outpatient treatment and evaluation services for mental health and substance abuse. We prioritize individualized, collaborative client care and promote a culture of healing, empowerment, acceptance, and respect to support transformation in our clients and in the world. Our team members are encouraged to bring and develop their unique strengths and interests, allowing us to offer a variety of services and specializations. We are committed to developing a strong relationship with our community and making our services as accessible and inclusive as possible.
We offer groups for DBT and Anger Management, Substance Abuse Cognitive Restructuring, Co-Occurring Disorders, and Level II DUI Education and Therapy, including DUI Four-Plus services.
H.E.A.R.T Counseling Center offers outpatient treatment and evaluation services for mental health and substance abuse. We prioritize individualized, collaborative client care and promote a culture of healing, empowerment, acceptance, and respect to support transformation in our clients and in the world. Our team members are encouraged to bring and develop their unique strengths and interests, allowing us to offer a variety of services and specializations. We are committed to developing a strong relationship with our community and making our services as accessible and inclusive as possible.
Medicaid Accepted! Easy Access to Public Transport! Revive Health and Recovery is here to support you during your toughest times. We are an accredited intensive mental health, alcohol, and drug outpatient facility offering individualized counseling and intensive outpatient programs. Our services cover primary mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. At Revive Health and Recovery, we know that everyone's journey to recovery is unique. That's why we create customized treatment programs tailored to your specific needs, ensuring you get the best possible care. We are conveniently located in the Denver Metro area, just 100 feet from public RTD transport, making it easy for you to reach us. For those in remote areas of Colorado, we also offer virtual care options, so help is always within reach. Whether you need in-person or online support, Revive Health and Recovery is committed to helping you heal and recover.
Medicaid Accepted! Easy Access to Public Transport! Revive Health and Recovery is here to support you during your toughest times. We are an accredited intensive mental health, alcohol, and drug outpatient facility offering individualized counseling and intensive outpatient programs. Our services cover primary mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. At Revive Health and Recovery, we know that everyone's journey to recovery is unique. That's why we create customized treatment programs tailored to your specific needs, ensuring you get the best possible care. We are conveniently located in the Denver Metro area, just 100 feet from public RTD transport, making it easy for you to reach us. For those in remote areas of Colorado, we also offer virtual care options, so help is always within reach. Whether you need in-person or online support, Revive Health and Recovery is committed to helping you heal and recover.
Since 1989, Valley Hope’s Colorado residential treatment center located in the Denver suburb of Parker has provided life-changing SUD treatment in a comfortable country setting. Our continuum of care includes medically-monitored detox and withdrawal management, residential addiction treatment and family counseling. Our treatment and recovery experts customize a comprehensive treatment plan for each patient that addresses physical, mental, spiritual and emotional health needs. Each treatment team works hand in hand, side by side with patients and families to heal from addiction and reclaim their lives through recovery.
Since 1989, Valley Hope’s Colorado residential treatment center located in the Denver suburb of Parker has provided life-changing SUD treatment in a comfortable country setting. Our continuum of care includes medically-monitored detox and withdrawal management, residential addiction treatment and family counseling. Our treatment and recovery experts customize a comprehensive treatment plan for each patient that addresses physical, mental, spiritual and emotional health needs. Each treatment team works hand in hand, side by side with patients and families to heal from addiction and reclaim their lives through recovery.
Parkdale Center for Professionals
Treatment Center, MSN, CRNA, MBA
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80002
Parkdale Center focuses on the treatment of “Professionals.” Our treatment program is designed to be most helpful for adults in careers with substantial stressors and responsibilities. Our patients are often highly-motivated, well-educated, successful, and career-driven. These professionals may inadvertently place their licenses, certifications, or positions in their company at risk because of their substance use. In some cases, they may also face legal action if caught using substances on the job, diverting medications from work, or in some cases, working while impaired. In a worst-case scenario, they may ultimately put others at risk because of their unmanaged or undiagnosed SUD. We offer a supportive, judgment-free environment where our patients can begin to recover from their substance use disorder, but they will receive unparalleled ongoing support and assistance with legal, licensing, professional, and regulatory issues that may arise as a result of their SUD.
Parkdale Center focuses on the treatment of “Professionals.” Our treatment program is designed to be most helpful for adults in careers with substantial stressors and responsibilities. Our patients are often highly-motivated, well-educated, successful, and career-driven. These professionals may inadvertently place their licenses, certifications, or positions in their company at risk because of their substance use. In some cases, they may also face legal action if caught using substances on the job, diverting medications from work, or in some cases, working while impaired. In a worst-case scenario, they may ultimately put others at risk because of their unmanaged or undiagnosed SUD. We offer a supportive, judgment-free environment where our patients can begin to recover from their substance use disorder, but they will receive unparalleled ongoing support and assistance with legal, licensing, professional, and regulatory issues that may arise as a result of their SUD.
Healing Pines Recovery is a high-end, 8-bed, boutique-style recovery center; lending itself to a truly individualized program experience. We have tailored our program to the unique needs of men during recovery. Men can have a difficult time expressing thoughts, feelings, and emotions during therapy, so we have customized our approach to focus on making it easier for our patients in these areas. HPR’s programming is formatted to benefit men seeking help for the first time and men who have been to other treatment centers, who need a more intimate, individualized setting to heal. We have the expertise, understanding, and dedication necessary to help our patients reach their goals. We have many fun, engaging activities, all here on our property. There is a disc golf course, pickleball court, basketball court, mountain bike trails, and walking trails. We recognize that it is extremely hard work to apply oneself therapeutically at this level of care and built a program that offers patients many outlets for physical fitness and nutrition.
Healing Pines Recovery is a high-end, 8-bed, boutique-style recovery center; lending itself to a truly individualized program experience. We have tailored our program to the unique needs of men during recovery. Men can have a difficult time expressing thoughts, feelings, and emotions during therapy, so we have customized our approach to focus on making it easier for our patients in these areas. HPR’s programming is formatted to benefit men seeking help for the first time and men who have been to other treatment centers, who need a more intimate, individualized setting to heal. We have the expertise, understanding, and dedication necessary to help our patients reach their goals. We have many fun, engaging activities, all here on our property. There is a disc golf course, pickleball court, basketball court, mountain bike trails, and walking trails. We recognize that it is extremely hard work to apply oneself therapeutically at this level of care and built a program that offers patients many outlets for physical fitness and nutrition.
New Haven Residential Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80002
We offer residential treatment and boarding schools for teenage girls ages 14-18 in Utah and throughout the United States. We help to empower your child with the skills to heal from life's traumas and give families a chance to move forward together. With an emphasis on family-focused treatment, we help adolescent and teen girls overcome difficult mental health challenges through family-focused therapy and create lasting change that heals and empowers young women.
We offer residential treatment and boarding schools for teenage girls ages 14-18 in Utah and throughout the United States. We help to empower your child with the skills to heal from life's traumas and give families a chance to move forward together. With an emphasis on family-focused treatment, we help adolescent and teen girls overcome difficult mental health challenges through family-focused therapy and create lasting change that heals and empowers young women.
A New Outlook Recovery Services
Treatment Center, SAP, MAC, LAC
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CO 80214
A New Outlook Recovery Services is proud to offer Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for both Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Disorder patients. We also our offer a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Day Treatment program. These programs are administered independently of each other, and our clinicians can customize a treatment plan based on each client’s needs.
A New Outlook Recovery Services is proud to offer Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for both Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Disorder patients. We also our offer a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Day Treatment program. These programs are administered independently of each other, and our clinicians can customize a treatment plan based on each client’s needs.
12 South Recovery’s Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health Programs offer step down levels of care beginning with Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), followed by Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and then Outpatient Programming (OP). Each phase is structured according to the needs of the individual and allows for a slight reduction in structure each time, with a gradual acclimation back to life and society, while still maintaining a strong focus on recovery.
12 South Recovery’s Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health Programs offer step down levels of care beginning with Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), followed by Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and then Outpatient Programming (OP). Each phase is structured according to the needs of the individual and allows for a slight reduction in structure each time, with a gradual acclimation back to life and society, while still maintaining a strong focus on recovery.
Peaks understands that an alcohol and drug addiction and most underlying causes of the addiction manifest themselves differently for men and women, including different age demographics. This is why we value a gender-specific, evidence-based treatment approach empirically shown to be effective in the treatment of addiction and dual diagnosis. In fact, we are among a very small handful of holistic recovery centers here in the state of Colorado that truly offers gender separate treatment. Dual Diagnosis is not just a tag word in our literature either, we treat both Mental Health Primary and Substance Use Primary Disorders.
Peaks understands that an alcohol and drug addiction and most underlying causes of the addiction manifest themselves differently for men and women, including different age demographics. This is why we value a gender-specific, evidence-based treatment approach empirically shown to be effective in the treatment of addiction and dual diagnosis. In fact, we are among a very small handful of holistic recovery centers here in the state of Colorado that truly offers gender separate treatment. Dual Diagnosis is not just a tag word in our literature either, we treat both Mental Health Primary and Substance Use Primary Disorders.
Eating Recovery Center is the only national healthcare system dedicated to providing the best-in-class treatment for individuals and families struggling with serious eating disorders. Led by the world's leading experts in eating disorder treatment, Eating Recovery Center provides a full spectrum of eating disorder recovery services for patients at every stage of the illness through an unmatched network of 24 locations in seven states.
Eating Recovery Center is the only national healthcare system dedicated to providing the best-in-class treatment for individuals and families struggling with serious eating disorders. Led by the world's leading experts in eating disorder treatment, Eating Recovery Center provides a full spectrum of eating disorder recovery services for patients at every stage of the illness through an unmatched network of 24 locations in seven states.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Treatment Centers
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.