Posted by wendy b. on October 22, 2001, at 7:52:10
In reply to DBT experiences??, posted by Dinah on October 19, 2001, at 15:33:15
> Has anyone had any experiences with dialectical behavior therapy? It seems very interesting. I haven't been diagnosed with BPD, but I certainly share some characteristics in the emotional sensitivity and fear of rejection areas. It seems like DBT is more humanistic and supportive than the usual cognitive behavioral techniques (which always seem to annoy me no end for some reason.)
Hi Dinah,It's funny you mention this, because I just started a new group therapy situation a few weeks ago, and I'm the only 40+ year-old woman with a group of 20 yr-olds. Anyway, we all have each other's phone numbers, so we can call each other and give support if we want to during the week. One of the women said, in passing, 'oh yeah, with the kind of therapy (our therapist) does, blah blah...' And I said, well what kind is that? And she said, DBT. And I said again, what is that? And she explained to me the kind of therapy I've been receiving in private sessions for almost a year. I guess I never asked, so I never knew! Kinda funny...
Anyway, our therp uses feminist social consciousness in the DBT process, along with a little Jungian stuff. It's been helpful...
Have a good day,
Wendy
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