Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training
Build essential life skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and meaningful relationships.
DBT provides practical, science-backed tools for navigating life's most challenging moments with greater stability and confidence.
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
DBT is a comprehensive, evidence-based treatment that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices. Originally developed for individuals with intense emotional experiences, DBT has proven effective for anyone seeking to develop greater emotional stability and interpersonal effectiveness.
The "dialectical" approach teaches you to hold two seemingly opposite ideas at once—accepting yourself as you are while working toward positive change. This balanced perspective creates space for both validation and growth.
Our DBT skills training focuses on practical tools you can use immediately, whether you're managing everyday stress, navigating relationship challenges, or working through more intensive emotional experiences.
The Four Core Skills Modules of DBT
Each module provides practical, evidence-based techniques that work together to create lasting change in how you experience and respond to life's challenges.
Mindfulness
Learn to observe your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Develop present-moment awareness that reduces reactivity and increases your ability to respond thoughtfully to challenging situations.
Distress Tolerance
Build your capacity to survive crisis situations without making them worse. Develop skills to tolerate distressing emotions and situations when you cannot immediately change them.
Emotion Regulation
Understand how emotions work and develop strategies to manage intense feelings. Learn to change unwanted emotions while accepting and validating your emotional experiences.
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Learn to ask for what you need, set boundaries, and navigate conflicts while maintaining your values and relationships. Develop confidence in social interactions.
Our Approach to DBT Skills Training
At Brenner Psychological Associates, we integrate DBT skills training into our comprehensive, mind-body approach to therapy. Whether you're seeking individual therapy with DBT components or focused skills training, we tailor our approach to your specific needs and goals.
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Our DBT skills work is particularly effective for high-performing adults who need practical, evidence-based tools that fit into demanding lifestyles. We understand the unique challenges faced by professionals, executives, healthcare providers, and others in high-pressure environments.
Sessions are conducted via secure telehealth, offering flexibility and privacy. You'll learn skills that can be immediately applied to your daily life, with ongoing support to ensure lasting change and continued growth.