Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic model for treating mental health issues. Since its development approximately 30 years ago1, DBT has become a recognized therapeutic approach for helping individuals learn…
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Category Archives: DBT
‘Breathe in for two, hold for two, breathe out for two, and hold for two.’ Have you ever done that? Have you ever taken in a few deep breaths to…
If you are one of the bright people who recognized that there is a problem in your family that can’t continue without negative side-effects, then congratulations! You are already off…
One of the big dialectics of DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) is the acceptance of clients in their current distress, while at the same time giving them skills to alter their…
Learning Emotional Regulation Skills Over the last six to eight weeks at Sunrise, we have been learning and practicing a core DBT principle, emotion regulation. These skills focus on increasing…
Raising the Bar with DBT Training Sunrise is thrilled to announce that every clinician is now comprehensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)! Last month, with collaboration from Behavioral Tech,…
What it Mean to be a Fully Integrated DBT Program At Sunrise, we integrate DBT into all aspects of our program. It is prevalent in our residential, academic, experiential and…
Contingency is a foundational word in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Every parent should understand this critical term. Contingencies are one of our greatest allies in shaping your relationship with your…
The Pro’s and Con’s of DBT work in a Residential Treatment Center I have what you may call a unique job, I teach science at a Residential Treatment Center. I…
Recent studies tell us that teaching mindfulness in schools improves test scores and decreases anxiety. Since Sunrise RTC integrates DBT and mindfulness into every aspect of our program, we figured…
