DBT

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a staple in modern therapeutic treatment, being one of the more common therapy approaches used today. It even shares many similarities with cognitive behavioral therapy, another of the most common therapeutic approaches. DBT can be very effective in treating borderline personality disorder (BPD), as well…

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) are two of the most commonly used approaches in psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy. They both focus on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and how they are intertwined. However, each technique has slightly different focuses, and therefore different…

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