Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy
	DBT is a cutting-edge treatment designed to teach the skills necessary to help you better manage your emotions and reduce impulsive, self-destructive behaviors.
This is a psychoeducational program designed to teach you the basic skills of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. DBT combines cognitive and behavioral therapy with Mindfulness Meditation to treat serious disorders of emotion regulation such as Borderline Personality Disorder.
DBT is a comprehensive psychological skills curriculum designed for individuals who have chronic emotional vulnerability or a pattern of interpersonal instability. There will be a strong emphasis on homework and skills practice. You will not be asked to discuss the details of your personal situation with the group. Handouts will be provided for each session.
Topics include:
	 Understanding emotion regulation  Reducing emotional vulnerability  Reducing high risk behaviors  Distress tolerance techniques  Increasing positive emotions  Increasing assertiveness and self-esteem  Improving self-respect in relationships  Increasing meaning and quality of life
WHERE: Williamsville Counseling Center 5330 Main Street Suite 240 Williamsville, NY 14221
HOW TO JOIN: Please contact Dr. Brenden Readett at (716) 626-9016, ext 213 to obtain information or register for the group.