Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

DBT is a cognitive-behavioral therapy that teaches people how to live in the moment, cope with stress using healthy strategies, regulate emotions, and improve relationships. The essential method in DBT is mindfulness to help clients stay calm and avoid engaging in automatic negative thought patterns and impulsive behavior. The therapist also uses techniques to teach clients to accept themself and the current situation, become more assertive in a relationship, and identify, name, and change their emotions.