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What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)?

DBT is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy developed to manage particularly challenging symptoms such as:

  • Impulsivity
  • Interpersonal issues
  • Emotional dysregulation
  • Destructive thoughts and behaviors

It can be used in an individual or group setting to help participants handle stress, manage emotion, and improve interpersonal relationships.

Call (470) 227-7574 or contact us online today to schedule an appointment and learn more about therapies in Georgia.

What Does DBT Treat?

DBT was originally developed for borderline personality disorder but has proven effective for many other conditions. It’s particularly helpful for people who struggle with emotional regulation and impulsive behaviors. Other conditions that can be treated by DBT include:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • PTSD
  • Eating disorders
  • Substance use disorders
  • Self-harm behaviors

Benefits of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

DBT consists of four pillars, each offering unique benefits to participants:

Meditative exercises and didactic therapy helps patients to observe and describe their thoughts and behaviors in a nonjudgmental way. This can help participants decrease emotional volatility and increase awareness.

Stress is a part of everyday life, but how we respond to stress can drastically impact outcomes. Distress tolerance exercises can hep participants learn self-soothing skills, distraction techniques, and positive mental imagery.

Building and maintaining relationships is a two-way street, and learning interpersonal skills like understanding social needs, maintaining self-respect, and dealing with interpersonal conflict.

This does not mean bottling up or avoiding emotions. Instead, these emotional regulation exercises empower participants to take control over their emotions so they can build healthy and sustainable thought patterns during distressing times.

Each of these pillars work together to help participants manage a multitude of symptoms. Despite only being popularized for a few decades, dialectical behavioral therapy has been found to be incredibly effective, especially for borderline personality disorder.

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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy at Red Top Wellness Center

At Red Top Wellness Center, we’re honored to provide a safe and nurturing environment for people to seek treatment for mental health conditions. All of our treatment programs are customized to your unique needs—using methodologies that are modern, stigma-free, and evidence-based.

If DBT is right for you, we’ll pair it with other modalities in a treatment plan completely tailored to your needs. Some approaches we may take include:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Biosound Therapy
  • Red Light Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Group Therapy

What to Expect During Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

In our residential setting, DBT skills are taught intensively over several weeks as part of your overall treatment program. Traditional outpatient DBT programs typically last 6-12 months, but residential treatment allows for accelerated learning and practice of these essential life skills.

DBT sessions are supportive and collaborative, combining both individual therapy and group skills training. While the process requires time and commitment, it provides a comprehensive approach to understanding and managing complex emotions.

Call Red Top Wellness Center today at (470) 227-7574 or fill out our online contact form to learn more about our Georgia residential treatment programs and how dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) can help.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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In our residential setting, DBT skills are taught intensively over several weeks as part of your overall treatment program. Traditional outpatient DBT programs typically last 6-12 months, but residential treatment allows for accelerated learning and practice of these essential life skills.

Yes, DBT is more structured and skills-focused than traditional talk therapy. It includes both individual therapy sessions and group skills training, with an emphasis on practicing specific techniques and strategies that can be used in daily life situations.

Many people benefit from continuing DBT skills practice after residential treatment. We provide discharge planning and referrals to outpatient DBT programs to help you maintain and build upon the skills you’ve learned during your stay with us.