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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.)
Posted by NikkiT2 on October 19, 2001, at 15:53:05
In reply to DBT experiences??, posted by Dinah on October 19, 2001, at 15:33:15
I am on a waiting list for DBT (I'm int he UK and we have huge waiting lists and I only went on it a few weeks ago!). I have been dx'd borderline.
Someone I know has had DBT and has quite a bit about it on their web site..
http://www.gloomywood.freeserve.co.uk/index.htm
Hope that helps
Nikki
Posted by Dinah on October 19, 2001, at 16:40:47
In reply to Re: DBT experiences?? » Dinah, posted by NikkiT2 on October 19, 2001, at 15:53:05
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
Posted by Roo on October 22, 2001, at 9:03:42
In reply to Re: DBT experiences?? » Dinah, posted by wendy b. on October 22, 2001, at 7:52:10
I just started doing DBT with a therapist. I've
only had one session so far, so I can't tell you
much about it. My therapist did say it differs
from cognitive b/c cognitive is very focused on
changing patterns. DBT is too, but not so intensely.
It also focuses on acceptance of and noticing (mindfulness) of
what is, rather than changing what is. It teaches
you skills on emotional distress tolerance, self soothing,
etc. I'll let you know when I learn more.
Posted by Dinah on October 22, 2001, at 17:42:01
In reply to Re: DBT experiences??, posted by Roo on October 22, 2001, at 9:03:42
Thanks Roo. That would be helpful. I know I could use some self soothing and distress tolerance skills. I had the idea that the therapy was always done in groups. One on one therapy sounds much less intimidating.
Dinah
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