Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)

Who is suitable for DBT?

DBT may be suitable for individuals who: 

• Have difficulties with addiction and/or self-harm
• Struggle with intense emotions
• Find it difficult to express their thoughts and feelings
• Have outbursts of anger
• Struggle to form and maintain relationships
• Have difficulties maintaining emotions
• Struggle to ‘stay in the present’
• Show impulsive behaviours
• Have an intense fear of being abandoned

If you would like more information on how DBT could benefit yourself, your loved ones or other people in your life then please contact us if you would like to find out more.

What are the benefits of DBT?

DBT with HSR Psychology can bring many benefits for the child, teen or young adult including:

• Increased control over own behaviour and emotions
• Reduction in impulsive behaviours
• Ability to recognise and accept different emotions
• Increased confidence in self and own abilities
• Acceptance of the self
• Motivation to change unhelpful aspects of life
• Greater sense of life satisfaction
• Improved progress in education
• Improved emotional wellbeing

Following DBT, recommendations will be given to support the young person. Recommendations may include goal-setting suggestions and how to talk to the individual about their thoughts, feelings and behaviour.

What happens prior to DBT?

DBT can be planned following an initial discussion in one of our clinics, please see our process below.

What happens during DBT?

During DBT, the young individual will be able to explore different emotions which they experience in daily life. The individual will work with the HSR Psychology professional in learning to recognise the emotions they are feeling and accept them without judgement. The HSR Psychology professional and the individual will discuss thought processes and how they affect our behaviour and emotions. The individual will be able to recognise when their behaviour is unhelpful e.g. impulsive behaviours and use effective techniques for regaining control. 

What happens after DBT?

After DBT we will have a comprehensive idea of which techniques are most effective for boosting motivation and acceptance in the child or young person. Following DBT it may be recommended that we set up follow up sessions, if required. Outcomes from DBT can be provided during a feedback session, or in a written report, if requested. We support all children and young people throughout the whole intervention process meaning we offer the option to give follow up support too.

Does DBT come with a report?

We always recommend a comprehensive report following an intervention, which includes what happened during intervention, the impact of the intervention and recommendations for the future. Reasons for requesting DBT can differ. If a written report isn’t requested then verbal feedback can be provided alongside a brief summary.