What Is DBT?
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment with a strong educational component designed to help individuals develop skills for managing intense emotions and navigating social relationships.
DBT used in conjunction with other treatment modalities for OCD can assist in managing symptoms.
The ‘dialectic’ in dialectical behavior therapy acknowledges that life is complex and continuously aimed at balancing the existence of two opposites. First, acceptance of their experiences and behaviors are valid, and second, the ability to change and manage these emotions and behaviors.
The ‘dialectic’ in dialectical behavior therapy acknowledges that life is complex and continuously aimed at balancing the existence of two opposites. First, acceptance of their experiences and behaviors are valid, and second, the ability to change and manage these emotions and behaviors.
DBT has four primary skill sets:
1
Distress Tolerance –
Distress tolerance skills help individuals manage overwhelming emotions by helping get “back to baseline” so they can problem solve and think clearly.
2
Emotional Regulation –
Works to provide education on how emotions work and to develop skills to help manage these emotions. Individuals learn to reduce vulnerability to intense negative emotions while building positive emotional experiences.
3
Interpersonal Effectiveness –
Refers to building skills to help communicate with others in our lives. The goal is to strengthen relationships and create and maintain balance within these relationships.
4
Mindfulness –
Mindfulness improves people’s ability to stay in the present moment. When you can embrace the present moment and accept the current situation, it reduces struggles and improves overall well-being.
WHAT TO EXPECT
DBT skills in OCD treatment can help individuals be more mindful of thoughts, feelings, and emotions that emerge and create self-confidence within the individual.
Ready to Start Your Healing Journey?
If interested, please follow the steps below! Due to the high volume of inquiries please allow 48 hours for a response.
STEP 2
Response
You will receive a response from CalmOCD within 48 hours and a 15 minute complimentary consultation will be scheduled
STEP 3
Intake Session
If CalmOCD seems to be a good fit based on your individual needs, an intake session will be scheduled.
At CalmOCD we treat individuals ages 5 and up with obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, eating disorders, panic disorder, agoraphobia, phobias, misophonia, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), and co-occurring depression.
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