Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in Ewing, NJ
Change may come very easily to you. Maybe, you prefer to take your time to adjust to new situations. You might meet new people and quickly connect! Or, you want to get to know someone's motivations before you open up to them. Do any of these sound like you or someone you know? These tendencies can affect the way we deal with our everyday lives. They can also help us understand why we respond to traumas and difficult situations in a certain way. That's where DBT comes in!
What is DBT?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) talks about biosocial theory. This is the idea that we are born with a certain temperament that interacts with the environment we grew up in.
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These natural temperaments might include:
Before you start to critique, know that there is nothing "wrong" with any of these temperaments! Temperaments give us information about:
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How Does DBT Work?
DBT tries to balance acceptance and change strategies. "Acceptance" involves recognizing there is pain in this world. And, we can't always change our triggers. But, we can reduce our suffering and change our relationship to the trigger. Change involves problem-solving and doing things to change our circumstances. DBT also involves honoring many truths, known as dialectics. Validation is important, as well as working hard to make changes in one's life.
DBT consists of four primary modes of treatment. You may or may not need all four components. Your therapist can assess your needs at the initial appointment.
DBT consists of four primary modes of treatment. You may or may not need all four components. Your therapist can assess your needs at the initial appointment.
Learn more about two Distress Tolerance skills from clinicians at Mindful and Multicultural Counseling
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Your DBT Plan in Our Ewing Clinic May Include:
Individual Therapy:To enhance motivation, understand our patterns and personalize the use of skills
Skills Group:To learn tools to help you better manage your emotions, such as:
mindfulness distress tolerance emotion regulation interpersonal effectiveness Phone Coaching:Having contact with your therapist outside of sessions to help generalize the use of skills in your natural environment
Therapist Consultation Team:Supports your therapist in being the best they can be for you
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DBT helps with a wide range of mental health issues
Research has shown DBT can help with all kinds of mental health concerns including depression, self harm, suicidal thoughts, addiction, teens with feelings that feel out of control & more. Essentially, DBT Skills can help anyone who experiences strong emotions...which is all of us at one point in time or another!
At our counseling clinic, some of the most common reasons come to us for DBT include trauma, interpersonal issues and personality concerns.
At our counseling clinic, some of the most common reasons come to us for DBT include trauma, interpersonal issues and personality concerns.
DBT for TraumaMany people who begin Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) have been through really stressful things in their life. That trauma has left them feeling stuck and out of control. DBT Skills give you specific ways you can manage the pain and suffering after trauma. Learn more about how DBT Skills can help reduce suffering from trauma by checking out the "To Hell and Back" podcast.
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DBT for Borderline Personality DisorderFor individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder, or BPD, it can be tough to find the right kind of treatment with a competent therapist. Talk with your counselor about using DBT for your individual needs! For more information and support related to Borderline Personality Disorder, visit the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder.
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Join Our Ewing, NJ DBT Skills Group next time it is offered
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If you are ready to start DBT for your trauma or other concerns, we are ready for you! To take this important step, please reach out to our caring staff for individual therapy or click the registration button below and we will get back to you very soon. Feel more control over your emotions and actions, no matter the situation or trigger.
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When Does the DBT Skills Group Meet?
Each DBT Skills Session Includes:
Who benefits from DBT Skills Group?
What is the cost of our DBT Skills Group?
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We are committed to helping you on your healing journey. From our Ewing Counseling Center, we help with multiple concerns, in various ways. Our caring, professional therapists will help with trauma therapy, addictions, pregnancy counseling and postpartum therapy, general wellness enhancement, mindfulness and yoga practice. We look forward to connecting with you!