Dialectical Behavior Therapy

A specific kind of cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy that was invented in the late 1980s by Masha M. Linehan, psychologist, dialectical behavior therapy is designed to prove itself as a better treatment for borderline personality disorder. It has been used for other forms of mental health disorders since it was developed. This particular therapy has an emphasis on the psychosocial aspects of the treatment process. 

The idea behind this particular approach is that some people are much more likely to have reactions that are more intense and out of the ordinary when they face certain emotional situations, such as those that are in friend-based, family and romantic relationships. The theory behind the therapy insinuates that some people’s arousal levels increase faster than other people’s do, which results in the attainment of a higher level of emotional stimulation. In return, it takes a significantly longer amount of time to return to the levels that are considered baseline. 

Those suffering from borderline personality disorder are much more likely to experience mood swings, which in turn, makes them see the world in black and white shades. In return, these people jump from one crisis to another. To learn more about dialectical behavior therapy, contact our office. We will tell you if we believe you can benefit from this treatment option.