Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills Training

DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) skills are a set of therapeutic techniques and coping strategies that are designed to help individuals manage intense emotions, develop healthy relationships, and improve overall wellbeing. DBT is a type of cognitive-behavioural therapy that was originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder, but it has since been found to be effective for a wide range of mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders.

Some common DBT skills include mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment, while distress tolerance skills help individuals cope with difficult emotions and situations without making them worse. Emotional regulation skills are aimed at helping individuals better manage their emotions and reduce emotional reactivity. Interpersonal effectiveness skills focus on improving communication and building healthy relationships with others.

DBT skills are typically taught in a group therapy setting, although they can also be taught in individual therapy sessions. The goal of DBT is to help individuals develop the skills they need to manage their emotions and behaviours more effectively, which can lead to improved quality of life and greater overall wellbeing.