Saturday 27 August 2016

By Joyce Sullivan


There are a lot of different therapy programs that are recommended for people who are struggling with various issues in life. DBT in New York City is useful for those who have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. It was originally developed for people who have this disorder and has been very successful in treating someone like this.

Dialectical behavior therapy in New York was developed for the borderline personality patient, but it has also successful for those folk who have problems with addictions as well as suicidal tendencies. It is more practical, using a variety of methods and techniques that help the client adopt skills in life which make it possible for them to cope.

They will need certain skills and mechanisms to help them cope during the times for when they feel they are going to react to something. This often happens because people who are borderline by nature are so sensitive. They may also think that loved ones are going to abandon them, and this is where fear creeps in.

Some clients are more comfortable working with a therapist privately, while others enjoy working with others in a group environment. This depends on the client, the circumstances and their personality. Groups can be helpful, because you may find that you are able to identify with one another and feel what others are going through.

A patient will initially be low in self esteem and confidence. Someone who has suicidal tendencies will typically have a low self worth about life. The therapist works with the patient in building up certain skills and mechanisms, such as how to be able to see their strengths and work on these aspects. Negative feelings should, therefore start to filter out.

One learns to adopt the cognitive approach, where negative feelings are slowly replaced. The self talk will start to be eliminated in life, and this is obviously a good thing because it is not easy to cope when you have this black cloud hovering over you. It can be helpful to work with others as well.

The client will also work on their self image and self worth, which is particularly helpful for the patient who has suicidal tendencies and thoughts. They will work on more positive thoughts, building up their strengths. The negative thoughts will begin to filter out of the mind. This is the cognitive process that starts to take over.

Over time, clients will also learn more about how to solve various problem in life, and how to become more assertive. This may not have been particularly easy for them to do in the past. It may have been easier to take out their frustration in the form of anger or conflict. However, a good therapist will train them that there are more effective ways in dealing with the problem.




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