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Therapy type guide

DBT Therapy: what to ask before starting

DBT is a skills-focused therapy approach often associated with emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and relationship skills.

What sessions may include

Skills training
Emotion regulation work
Distress tolerance practice
Mindfulness
Interpersonal skills

May help users explore

Emotion dysregulation
Self-harm risk when handled by qualified care
Relationship conflict
Intense stress

Questions to ask

Is this comprehensive DBT or DBT-informed therapy?
Is skills group included?
What crisis boundaries apply?
What support is available between sessions?

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