The HALT skill is a simple system that allows you to check in with your basic needs, which can have a massive impact on your emotional regulation. As emotional regulation can be challenging for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD), HALT can…
Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) was created by Dr Marsha Linehan specifically to help people with borderline personality disorder (BPD), and it can also be used to treat other mental health issues. DBT is on based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) but also combines…
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is one of the most popular and effective forms of therapy used to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD). DBT emphasized building essential skills in four key areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. These are four…
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a powerful tool for managing intense emotions, building emotional resilience, and fostering mindfulness. One of the core mindfulness skills in DBT is Observe. This skill is foundational in cultivating awareness and is the first step toward developing…
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic approach developed by psychologist Marsha Linehan to help individuals with intense emotional experiences, especially those living with borderline personality disorder (BPD). BPD is characterized by difficulties in regulating emotions, maintaining stable relationships, managing self-image, and…
Many people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) struggle with low self-esteem. The symptoms of BPD often cause tumultuous relationships, difficulties staying in education or employment, and a general lack of direction in life, all of which harm self-esteem. However, there is a…
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) consists of four cores: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Each of these cores provides a way to better cope with the symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and how severely those symptoms affect you. Today…
Wise Mind is one of the most crucial concepts in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and is designed to help people achieve a balanced state of mind. For people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), who tend to think in a black-and-white manner, Wise…
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan. It’s for people who have a hard time managing their emotions, especially those with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). DBT mixes ways of changing behavior and thinking with mindfulness…
Distress tolerance skills are one of the four modules of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) that provide the necessary tools to tolerate situations you can’t immediately change. This means accepting the situation and tolerating the unpleasant emotions. One of these distress tolerance skills…
