Dialectical behavior therapy focuses on the most challenging and high-risk patients. This treatment consists of tracking 40 different urges, emotions, and behaviors and also includes self-respect and goal-setting. It was originally developed to address suicidal behavior but has since been adapted for treatment of other mental health issues. The ...
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About Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical behavior therapy is a treatment that teaches individuals skills to cope with distress. This technique involves focusing on the present and letting go of the past or the future. In addition to this, it focuses on the therapist's skills in regulating emotions and fact-checking. Patients learn how to accumulate positive emotions and plan...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical behavior therapy focuses on teaching the client to regulate their emotions and identify unhealthy behaviors. This type of therapy is typically referred to individuals who have a history of mental health complications or destructive behaviors, including chronic attempts at suicide. Dialectical behavior therapy is a form of psychotherapy...