DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOUR THERAPY (DBT) NOOSA

An evidence-based intervention designed to empower you to develop essential skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and creating a life worth living.

WHAT IS DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOUR THERAPY?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive and evidence-based therapeutic approach primarily designed to help adults with various emotional and psychological challenges, particularly those struggling with conditions like borderline personality disorder (BPD). Developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan in the 1980s, DBT combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices, emphasising the balance between acceptance and change.

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM DBT?

DBT is particularly effective for treating:

  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

  • Impulsivity and difficulties managing emotions

  • Mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder

  • Self-harming behaviours and/or suicidal ideation

  • Substance abuse issues

  • Eating disorders

HOW CAN DBT HELP ME?

DBT is a holistic therapeutic approach designed to empower adults in psychological therapy by helping them develop the essential skills necessary for managing emotions, relationships, and life's challenges. Through the integration of mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance, DBT offers individuals the tools they need to create a more balanced and fulfilling life while fostering self-acceptance. It is a highly effective and widely recognised approach for individuals struggling with trauma, complex emotional issues and relational difficulties.

If you would like to find out more about our approach to therapy or book in for DBT skills training, please reach out to us.

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