AKA: DBT
A therapy that blends acceptance and change, teaching skills for mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and healthy relationships.
In the context of addiction treatment:
Helpful for people who use substances to cope with intense emotions, self-harm urges, or chaotic relationships.
What to know:
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Originally created for borderline personality disorder, now widely used in addiction and trauma care.
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Often delivered in both individual sessions and skills groups.
Example:
A client learns DBT distress-tolerance skills to ride out a craving instead of using when they feel overwhelmed.