This therapy is a specific type of CBT that helps regulate emotions. It is often used to treat people with chronic suicidal thoughts and people with borderline personality disorder, eating disorders and PTSD. It teaches new skills to help people take personal responsibility to change unhealthy or disruptive behavior. It involves both individual and group therapy.” (American Psychiatric Association, 2021)
The major elements of DBT are:
- Core Mindfulness
- Interpersonal Communication
- Emotion Regulation
- Distress Tolerance
