DBT (Dialectical behavioural therapy)

Question 1

What is DBT?

Answer 1

An intensive psychological treatment that focuses on enhancing a person’s skills in regulating their emotions and behaviour. It aims to address and alter patterns of behaviour by finding a balance or resolving differences (this is what is meant by ‘dialectical’).

Question 2

Indications?

Answer 2

Borderline Personality disorder:
Repeated self harm
Substance misuse
Eating problems 
Unstable relationship's

Question 3

What is the difference between DBT and CBT?

Answer 3

DBT also helps you to change unhelpful behaviours, but it differs from CBT in that it also focuses on accepting who you are at the same time.