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The emergence of DBT in the last decade has resulted in its application for a number of psychological and/or behavioral issues. The original intent of its founder, Marsha Linehan, was to treat patients in hospitals suffering from personality disorders, primarily … Continue reading →

Dialectical Behavior Therapy is an evidenced-based effective treatment for adolescents and adults exhibiting emotional instability. Emotion Theory suggests several factors that lead to problematic emotion regulation. Emotion Theory allows parents to gain a better understanding of how a child’s emotions … Continue reading →

Patrick Cole, LCSW and Cherry Creek Psychotherapy will offer an informational presentation on the effectiveness of DBT for adolescents/adults struggling with anger, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, mood instability or suicidal/self-harming behaviors. This will be offered to the public at no cost … Continue reading →

I have experienced a recent increase in calls from people inquiring about doing individual DBT versus Group DBT. Here are some pros and cons to help you with your decision. When Marsha Linehan developed Dialectical Behavior Therapy, the research found … Continue reading →