Someone you are supporting may have been referred for Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.  Please see below for more information on DBT and the different skills modules.

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What is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy?

DBT is  a   Phase  1  intervention (aimed at safety and stabilisation)  for  patients  with  Severe Personality Disorder with Borderline features. It is an intensive psychosocial intervention largely based on cognitive-behavioural principles. It comprises of a weekly skills training group, concurrent weekly individual psychotherapy  and  weekly  peer  supervision  for  all  therapists.  The  treatment  usually  lasts  six months to one year.

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The mental health charity Mind has more information about DBT here.

 

DBT was originally developed by Marsha Linehan,  PhD, ABPP. 

Marsha explains a little more about DBT in this video:

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Access to the DBT programme is obtained following a comprehensive assessment by the NHSH Personality Disorder Service whereby DBT has been deemed the most appropriate evidence-based intervention based on individual circumstances. Referrals to the Personality Disorder Service can only be made by Secondary Mental Health Services i.e. the Community Mental Health Team.

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