Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Developed at the University of Washington by Marsha Linehan, Ph.D., DBT was originally developed to treat interpersonal chaos, intense emotional swings, impulsiveness, confusion about the self (identity), and suicidal behavior. It is based on a bio-social theory that states that problems develop from the interaction of biological factors (physiological makeup) and environmental factors (learning history), which together create difficulty managing emotions. DBT is therefore appropriate for a range of additional problems that relate to emotion dysregulation, including substance use problems, eating disordered behavior, and anger-related problems. A great deal of research has been conducted on the effectiveness of DBT and, in general, DBT appears as effective or more effective than other psychotherapies for the problems mentioned above.
To reach the ultimate goal of DBT—creating a life worth living—the therapy balances empathy and warm acceptance (validation) with an unwavering focus on changing problem behavior (problem-solving). Through this balance, DBT aims to help change the behavioral, emotional, and thinking patterns associated with problems in living, while promoting the development of and reliance on inner wisdom (wise mind).
Outpatient Comprehensive DBT for Adults
Assessment: (60 min) consultation with a DBT therapist
Individual Therapy: (45 min) weekly individual sessions
Group Skills Training: (75 min) weekly skills training sessions
Telephone Coaching: with our individual therapist for help in application of skills
Family Therapy: as needed to increase skill use in family natural environments
Graduate Group: (75 min) for clients who have completed two rounds of skills groups and are motivated to go attend group to generalize skills
Adult Winter Intensive Program
Tentative date: December 18th, 2023 – January 18th, 2024
Adult Summer Intensive Program
June 5th – July 24th, 2023
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
10:00 am – 1:00 pm est
Our accelerated three time a week Summer DBT Intensive for Adults will cover DBT modules of mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. The program lasts 7 weeks. The program will be provided virtually in New York and New Jersey.
This program is for adults 18 and older struggling with emotion regulation, anger management, anxiety, mood instability, and interpersonal conflicts. Participants will attend 9 hours of group and one individual therapy session weekly. Participants in this program must be in weekly individual therapy with therapists here at Metro NY DBT Center.
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Outpatient Comprehensive DBT for Adolescents
Assessment: (60 min) consultation with a DBT therapist; (45 min) consultation with DBT therapist and family
Individual Therapy: (45 min) weekly individual sessions
Multi Family Group Skills Training: (75 min) weekly skills training sessions
Telephone Coaching: with your individual therapist for help in application of skills
Family Therapy: as needed to increase skill use in family natural environments
Graduate Group: (75 min) for clients who have completed two rounds of skills groups and are motivated to go attend group to generalize skills
Adolescent Summer Intensive Program
June 26th – August 14th, 2023
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm est
Our accelerated three times a week Summer DBT Intensive for Adolescents will cover DBT modules of mindfulness, middle path, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. The program lasts seven weeks. The program will be provided virtually in New York and New Jersey. This program is for teens 13-17, struggling with emotion regulation, anger management, anxiety, mood instability, and interpersonal conflicts. Participants will attend 9 hours of group and one individual therapy session weekly. Families and teens will participate in 90 min of a Multifamily skills group each week. Participants must be in weekly individual therapy with a therapist here at Metro NY DBT Center.