Dialectical behavior therapy tames intense emotions
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a proven psychotherapy that teaches practical skills like mindfulness and distress tolerance to effectively manage intense emotions, transforming emotional chaos into calm.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a powerful psychotherapy that helps people skillfully manage overwhelming emotions. Developed in the 1980s for borderline personality disorder, it blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness. DBT teaches four core skills: staying present, enduring crises, regulating emotional responses, and communicating needs effectively.
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