Mary Woods
Mary Woods
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): What it is and how it is useful in people’s daily lives
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): What it is and how it is useful in people’s daily lives
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): What it is and how it is useful in people’s daily lives
Monday 14th April 2008
Discover how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can help you manage emotions and improve your life with expert insights from Denise Kearns on 'One Hour AT A Time'.
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Get the buttons here!Mastering Emotions with Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Insights from Denise Kearns
This treatment can really, when a person becomes committed and engaged in the treatment, can actually reduce the number of hospitalizations over time.
Feeling overwhelmed by your emotions? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) might just be the game-changer you need. In this episode of 'One Hour AT A Time', host Mary Woods chats with Denise Kearns, RN, the DBT Program Manager & Treatment Care Coordinator at Silver Hill Hospital. With decades of experience, Denise breaks down how DBT, originally designed for borderline personality disorder, has become a powerful tool for anyone looking to improve emotional regulation and interpersonal skills.
DBT isn't just another therapy buzzword; it's a structured approach that combines behaviorist theory with cognitive elements and mindfulness practices. Denise explains the two essential components: individual sessions that focus on weekly issues and skill improvement, and group sessions where skills like core mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance are learned and practiced. These skills aren't just for therapy—they're life skills that can help anyone navigate daily challenges more effectively.
Denise shares real-life examples of how DBT has transformed lives, making it clear that this therapy is not just a short-term fix but a long-term commitment to personal growth. Whether you're struggling with intense emotions or just looking to improve your relationships, this episode offers practical advice and insights that you can start applying right away. Tune in to discover how mastering these skills can lead to a happier, healthier you.