Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): skills for emotional balance
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a skills‑oriented approach that helps people manage intense emotions, reduce impulsive reactions, and build steadier relationships. DBT focuses on both acceptance (validating what you feel) and change (learning concrete tools).
Key DBT skill areas
- Mindfulness: staying grounded in the present
- Emotion regulation: understanding and influencing emotional intensity
- Distress tolerance: coping in crises without making things worse
- Interpersonal effectiveness: boundaries, assertiveness, and communication
When DBT can help
- Emotional ups and downs that feel hard to control
- Anger outbursts or shutting down
- Relationship instability and conflict
- High stress and overwhelm
DBT can be offered in different formats depending on the therapist: individual sessions, skills training, or a combination.
