DBT Associates of Southern California

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Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is an evidence based therapy that uses dialectical strategies and mindfulness techniques to help change behaviors that prevent people from leading a "life worth living. " DBT combines both the principles and practices of western cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Eastern mindfulness approaches to help people understand. Accept. And change the patterns of living that are causing them suffering. DBT AIDS in learning adaptive skills to increase self awareness. Regulate emotions. Improve interpersonal relationships. And tolerate very stressful situations and emotional responses to life's events. DBT was developed AT the university of washington by marsha M. Linehan. PH. D (1993) to treat chronically suicidal individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD). DBT is NOW recognized AS the "gold standard" psychological treatment for this population. In addition. Research has shown that DBT is effective in treating a wide range of disorders in adults and adolescents. Including substance dependence. Depression. Anxiety. Bipolar disorder. Post traumatic stress disorder. And eating disorders. Most recently (2017) DBT for children (DBT C) demonstrated feasibility in the treatment of disruptive mood DYSREGULATION disorder (DMDD) in childhood. (PEREPLETCHIKOVA. ET AL 2017).

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Phone: (424) 422-9392

Address: Los Angeles, CA 90024

Website: http://dbtassociatesofsocal.com