Thursday 14 May 2015

By Tammie Caldwell


There are many people suffering with a wide range of psychologically problems and disorders, but one has to find the right therapist and method of therapy in order to get back on track. Dialectical behavior therapy in NYC has helped a lot of patients. It was first developed for those clients who were suffering with borderline personality disorder.

The therapy was, in fact designed for patients who had borderline issues or those who were known to have tendencies towards suicide and self harm. However, it has now branched out and people with eating disorders, addicts or PTSD also benefit from this type of therapy. It is about changing the behavior into something which one can cope with on a daily basis.

The therapy is similar to cognitive behavioral therapy because it is all about the behavioral skills that one has to learn. However, it has been modified somewhat over the years. One can get involved in group sessions, but clients can also opt for individual sessions if they so choose. There are benefits in each of these.

One can also look into phone coaching, and this is more practical, but shorter. There are advantages and disadvantages to this method, so one has to look into that as well. Some therapists are more casual in their approach and others will set goals, which is sometimes better because you can go back and see how you are doing. You may discuss in the beginning how many sessions you will need, but this will be a rough estimate, and it will depend on how well you are doing.

This is a process where you will learn to relax and push out any negative thoughts. It is a slow process, so one has to be patient, but one also has to practice this often. Often when there is a crisis situation with a lot of distress, one has to learn to adapt and find a way to relax so that your mind learns to focus on something else that is soothing and gentle.

A borderline patient will have problems everyday because they will come into contact with people who are going to set them off emotionally and this type of therapy will teach how to handle their emotions in the best way possible. It focuses on how to be gentler with others and how to retain yourself respect so you can get by on a day to day basis.

One also can see the similarities of the Buddhist approach and how the mindfulness aspect comes into play. It is not a religious thing one is talking about, but one needs to be present and in the moment. This will help people when they are finding that their habits are taking over and emotions will take over. Meditation can help here.

There are DBT therapists in New York that have done a great job and many people have seen large improvements in their lives. This is an aspect to focus on if you are suffering with something specific, such as borderline personality disorder, or you have had suicide or self harm tendencies in the past. One should not just rush into therapy. It is definitely worth looking around for this.




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