DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) is not as widely known as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). CBT is focused on changing behaviours and thoughts about oneself.

Still, DBT is a psychosocial intervention focusing more on emotional and social attributes, which can help people cope with extreme or unstable emotions. DBT may not be as popular as CBT and may be considered an alternative therapy, but how can it benefit patients who want to succeed?

Understand What It Entails

DBT covers numerous approaches, including individual, group, and family therapies. DBT therapy allows people to learn concrete strategies to implement daily.

While many believe it is only for people who are seriously struggling with their mental health, DBT therapy can help anybody with difficulties regulating their emotions or lacking certain coping skills.

DBT can help people feel like there are more options in their emotional “toolkit” while also helping them which skill would work best for specific situations.

Maintaining an Open Mind

Many people who start on the journey towards therapy and recovery from any mental health condition can find themselves on the defence.

But any therapy setting is the perfect opportunity for people to lose their inhibitions and preconceptions as they are in a safe and supportive environment that promotes reflection, growth, and healing, which is why an open mindset is crucial.

For the person to experience success, they must step into the process and be willing to feel emotions that may be uncomfortable or confronting painful experiences.

The process of succeeding in DBT therapy involves having to dig deep and embrace who you are your background, and be receptive to anything that could come up in the process.

Additionally, it’s important to practice skills learnt in the therapy setting. DBT therapy is not just an hourly session once a week! Anybody learning new skills will find they are only beneficial when implemented.

Giving Yourself Support

Many people, upon starting the therapy process, can find themselves digging deep and uncovering new territory that will finally give them the confidence to start dealing with ingrained issues. Still, there will be times when we take two steps forward and one step back.

The temptation can be to back away and believe that we shouldn’t have made these efforts in the first place. But this is where you need to give yourself support and encouragement to push through.

We all commit to improving when we go into DBT therapy, and the fact is that anybody who is invested in the growth oneself instantly benefits from stepping into it.

Times can be difficult, but it’s vital to remember that every little success needs to be celebrated; every step forward you take is getting you closer to your goals where you can be the person you want to be.

DBT therapy involves understanding and accepting difficult feelings, but we have to remember that during DBT therapy, it is possible to accept yourself and change your behaviour concurrently.

Conclusion

To Succeed in DBT? Feeling sad and depressed? Dealing with A traumatic event, Or having trouble focusing? The Insight Clinic can help. Book with us or contact us today to get started.