Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training
I work from a Cognitive-Behavioral framework with a specialization in Dialectical Behavior methods. This involves helping individuals develop skills to reduce stress and anxiety, manage strong emotions and symptoms of depression, address disordered personalities, eating, and substance use. Clients notice improvement in thoughts and feelings which ultimately improve behaviors.
This model helps people build a toolbox of skills and focuses on 4 main components: Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Mindfulness, and Emotion Regulation. Whether a person needs counseling, or is just interested in coaching, this model helps anyone seeking to experience a better version of themselves.
EMOTION REGULATION
Learn to be Pro-active instead of Re-active. Have the skill and balance to respond to challenges and navigate emotions in healthy ways. Master your emotions.
CORE MINDFULNESS
The Present is a Gift. Don't miss it. Being mindful isn't about remaining in a certain physical posture, it's about a continuous mental posture of awareness and acceptance which reduces stress.
DISTRESS TOLERANCE
It’s unavoidable; life gives us lemons. It’s how we deal with it that counts. Stress tolerance skills help us manage challenges with grace.
INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Much of our anxiety and unwanted feelings involve our interactions with others. By developing more social and interpersonal skills, we can improve the way we interact.