DBT Initiated Survivor

 There are a lot of therapeutic methods and interventions that help those recovering from sexual violence, sexual assault, trauma, and PTSD. In this mini-series, we are going to go discuss different methods so you can hopefully find what may work for you. This episode is focused on Dialectical Behavior Therapy or DBT.  DBT is a form of therapy created by Marsha Linehan that focuses on resolving or stabilizing symptoms of chronic emotional dysregulation, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. It requires a lot of hard work from both the client and therapist, with the ultimate goal to cultivate skills in order to create a live worth living.

Topics/Triggers:


How only 50% of people in 10 years would recover with other therapy methods in the 90's + why it led to DBT
Cognitive Behavior Therapy being used to cause behavioral change
Philosophical perspectives in therapy and how they help address polarizing mindsets, especially as it comes to Acceptance + Change
Dialecticals + learning that conflict/peace are integral to having healthy relationships
DBT Therapists being burnt out + needing their own consultation team
Marsha's finalized DBT method resulting in a resolution of symptoms in 85% of people in 1 year
Breakdown of DBT as a skills-based approach, including skills in: mindfulness, distress tolerance, radical acceptance, emotion regulation, life worth living, interpersonal effectiveness, and self-regulation
Difference between Comprehensive DBT + DBT informed
DBT's hierarchy of priorities
The stages of receiving DBT therapy
Why DBT is a lifestyle, not just another form of therapeutic intervention
Marsha Linehan’s Memoir: Building a Life Worth Living 
Behavioral Tech (Marsha Linehan’s website and work)
DBT Workbook
DBT for Teens
DBT For Couples

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