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Take control back from overwhelming emotions with DBT
Ever feel like your emotions are running the show instead of you? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an approach that was created to help people deal with overwhelming emotions, giving them back control of their lives.
DBT focuses on finding the balance between accepting yourself and changing. A lot of people find this therapy helpful when they have a lot of emotional pain and struggle with behaviors that cause problems in their daily lives and relationships.
With AMFM’s DBT program, you’ll be able to control your emotions, handle distressing situations without getting overwhelmed, and stay present in the moment.
There’s a lot of evidence that DBT works, especially any struggles that involve intense emotions. Research shows that DBT can reduce distress symptoms, improve emotional regulation, and improve quality of life. Among mental health professionals, DBT is widely respected for its success in producing lasting change- which is why AMFM uses DBT as one of the evidence-based approaches available to clients.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has multiple components used to help people manage intense emotions and improve their quality of life.
DBT unfolds in stages, each one building on the last to provide a complete treatment program:
Throughout these stages, you’re not alone. Your therapist will be there to guide, support, and cheer you on every step of the way.
DBT relies on four key skill sets, each focused on something different:
For many people in DBT, these skills mean brand new ways to cope with difficult emotions, navigate relationships, and face life’s challenges. Through DBT at AMFM, you’ll practice using these skills in everyday situations.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) at AMFM means gaining practical skills for a more balanced life. Those who undergo DBT often enjoy benefits like:
DBT helps you keep your cool, giving you the upper hand in managing intense feelings.
You’ll learn clear ways to communicate and set boundaries, making for healthier and happier interactions with others.
Find new ways to cope with difficult emotions, steering clear of actions that you’ll regret later on.
Grow your ability to face setbacks with a stronger, more positive outlook.
Embrace the present moment, reducing stress and enhancing your enjoyment of life.
Make choices based on your goals and values, thanks to a clearer understanding of what’s important to you.
DBT equips you with a set of skills tailor-made for everyday life, helping you deal with challenges more easily.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured journey that will help you master your mental state and improve your relationships. Here’s a closer look at the roadmap:
DBT, like most therapy approaches, begins with a comprehensive assessment. Your therapist will get to know you — your challenges, aspirations, and what you hope to achieve through DBT. You’ll talk about your history, your current struggles, and set therapy targets together. Ultimately, you’re working on a treatment plan that will get you to your goals.
Skills training groups are always a part of the DBT process, and they usually meet weekly. During these sessions, you’ll learn and practice DBT’s core skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. You’ll also get to meet people who understand your journey, so you can learn from and support each other.
You’ll learn how to apply DBT skills to your own experiences in individual therapy sessions. You’ll have a chance to explore your new skills in depth and fine-tune them. You’ll have your therapist on hand for coaching between sessions, too, if you need help implementing DBT strategies in everyday life. That way, you’ll always have the support, you need to stay connected to your goals and the therapeutic process.
AMFM is here to help you or your loved one take the next steps towards an improved mental well-being.
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AMFM carefully evaluates who will benefit most from DBT- it’s not for everyone, so we want to make sure anyone receiving it is the right fit.
DBT is the most effective for anyone struggling with borderline personality disorder, involved in self-harm, or experiencing intense emotional dysregulation. Our team looks for signs that someone is struggling with emotions in a way that affects their life and relationships. That might mean lots of emotional ups and downs, trouble maintaining stable relationships, or dangerous coping methods. When we see these challenges, we can direct individuals towards DBT as a way to learn to relate to their emotions in a more healthy way.
We’re careful to tailor DBT to fit individuals, without losing any of the pieces that make it effective. We might adjust the approach to address specific issues, like changing the intensity and frequency of therapy sessions or adding tools that click most with the client. We think DBT should help people learn valuable skills as well as fit well with their lives, problems, and goals.
DBT is never used as a standalone treatment at AMFM. DBT might be used in combination with other therapeutic modalities, like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, or group therapy. DBT focuses on specific emotional and behavioral skills, but other therapies can help address additional areas of need so that every client is supported mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
AMFM uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help individuals deal with emotional challenges and build fulfilling lives. We make sure DBT, when needed, is seamlessly integrated within a holistic treatment plan, so we can meet the unique needs of every client.
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