Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
is an evidence-based talking therapy that includes mindfulness and other skills such as interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance and emotional regulation. These skills can benefit anyone, not only patients diagnosed with a mood disorder.
Like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) that focuses on changing unhelpful ways of thinking and behaving, DBT focuses on also accepting who we are. It is suitable for people who feel emotions intensely. Dialectical means concerned with opposing forces therefore DBT teaches the ability to both accept and change behaviour.
Developed by Marsha Linehan, DBT is the inpatient programme of choice for psychiatric clinics wishing to offer an evidence-based programme. Not only is feedback from patients positive, they report how much they enjoy the experience.
I work closely with the multi-disciplinary teams at the Nurture and Netcare hospitals to provide effective programmes for admitted patients to participate in. The teams provide extensive input where necessary, for example in work or relationship issues.
Our multi-disciplinary team will offer the 24-week Adolescent program soon- click here, and we will contact you.
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