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Learn DBT Skills In A Group
Weekly sessions are available. Grouport offers therapist-led dialectical behavior therapy skills groups online. The first 12 weeks covers fundamental DBT skills.
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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that affects a person's mood, behavior, and self-image. It can be challenging to manage, but Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers a range of practical strategies to help individuals with BPD cope with their symptoms and lead fulfilling lives. In this blog post, we will explore some of the DBT strategies that can be used to manage BPD.
Mindfulness is an essential DBT strategy that can be helpful for individuals with BPD. It involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment, and it can help individuals to regulate their emotions, reduce stress, and improve their overall well-being. Mindfulness techniques commonly used in DBT include meditation, breathing exercises, and body scans.
Emotion regulation is another crucial DBT strategy that can be helpful for individuals with BPD. It involves learning to identify and manage emotions healthily, which can help individuals reduce emotional intensity and increase emotional stability. DBT techniques used to develop emotion regulation skills include identifying and labeling emotions, examining the function of emotions, and practicing opposite actions.
Distress tolerance is a DBT strategy involving learning to tolerate uncomfortable or distressing situations without worsening things. This technique can be beneficial for individuals with BPD who are prone to intense emotions and impulsive behavior. DBT techniques used to develop distress tolerance skills include self-soothing, relaxation, and distraction techniques.
Interpersonal effectiveness is a DBT strategy that involves learning to communicate effectively and build healthy relationships. Interpersonal difficulties are often a significant challenge for individuals with BPD, so learning practical communication skills can be particularly beneficial. DBT techniques to develop interpersonal effectiveness include assertiveness training, active listening, and relationship-building skills.
Self-validation is a DBT strategy that involves learning to accept and validate one's emotions and experiences. For individuals with BPD, self-validation can be a powerful tool for managing intense emotions and reducing feelings of invalidation. DBT techniques for developing self-validation include journaling, self-reflection, and positive affirmations.
Problem-solving is a DBT strategy that involves identifying and solving problems structured and systematically. This technique can be helpful for individuals with BPD who may struggle with impulsivity and have difficulty making decisions. DBT techniques used to develop problem-solving skills include identifying the problem, generating possible solutions, evaluating solutions, and choosing an effective solution.
DBT strategies can be an effective way for individuals with BPD to manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Individuals with BPD can develop the tools to manage their emotions, build healthy relationships, and make positive life changes by learning and practicing mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, self-validation, and problem-solving skills. If you or someone you know struggles with BPD, DBT can be a practical and supportive approach to managing symptoms and improving well-being.
Want to practice dialectical behavior therapy in a supportive group setting? The Grouport DBT series by Grouport Therapy offers a 12-week program that can help you develop new skills to replace negative behaviors and emotions.
Our groups meet once a week at a scheduled time, at the same time each week, with the same members and therapist. By joining our DBT skills group, you can improve relationships, manage anxiety, and reduce emotional suffering, regaining hope for the future.
We also have groups for a variety of other topics including anger management, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationship issues, and trauma and PTSD, among many others. You can explore a wide range of group topics and options here. Sign up for one of our groups today and begin your journey towards meaningful, lasting change.
We offer DBT group therapy online to improve emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, & interpersonal skills. Get effective and affordable treatment.
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