Posted by corafree on June 20, 2006, at 2:27:26
In reply to Re: Any CBT or DBT or other advice? » corafree, posted by Dinah on June 19, 2006, at 0:59:26
No. It was strict, structured, and you were never to mention 'any bad experience' within sessions or with your peers. The therapists will throw you into defensive mode if you make the smallest mistake. They attack and await your reaction, and then the session is all about 'that'. It was hard for me. I so often felt the need to pour out my feelings ... but that's not what DBT is about. I think I almost began to feel worse about myself.
I did learn some good distraction techniques though.
I went through all modules except the most important one for me; relationships. (The group disbanded ... I got lucky!)
It was very, very hard. I think I should have gone to CBT first.
Sorry to say this; again this was just my experience. This person is a well-accredited and well-known therapist and I know she meant me no harm. She wanted me to stay and do one-on-one, then I had to make this devastating physical move, so didn't get back in touch with her. Things have really gone downhill for me since this move.
Thanks for answering Dinah!
love, cf
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