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What is DBT? (Dialectical Behavior therapy)

Creating the Bridge to Middle Ground   -  explaining dialectics     A Dialectic is seeking a dialogue between two opposites. A Dialectic is seeking a dialogue between two opposites. DBT can be applied to its original population - Borderline Personality Disorder, aka Emotional Intensity Disorder.  It can also be applied to  Bipolar Disorder  and  Addictions , including  Eating Disorders . Download Emotional Empowerment DBT  brochure  ( page 1 ,  page 2 ).  

Module Definitions

Mindfulness is balancing emotion mind and wise mind.Distress Tolerance is when you have a problem you cannot solve, but you don't want to make it worse.Emotion Regulation is having less negative emotions and vulnerability, and more positive emotional experiences.Interpersonal Effectiveness is asking for what you want and saying no effectively.

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