Posts Tagged ‘dialectical behavior therapy’
DBT Skills in Academic Settings
School can be especially difficult for many of our clients. We often see them struggle to stay focused in class, follow through on attending, and many also have issues finding connection with others in school. Though they frequently discuss their use of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills throughout their day at OPI, sometimes it is…
Read MoreAnxiety and Failure to Launch Syndrome in Borderline Personality Disorder
Originally thought to be at the “borderline” between psychosis and neurosis, people with Borderline Personality Disorder suffer from a disorder of emotion regulation. A person with BPD may experience intense bouts of anger, depression, and anxiety that may last only hours, or at most a day. These may be associated with episodes of impulsive aggression…
Read MoreGuidelines for Relationship Effectiveness: Keeping a Relationship Using DBT GIVE Skills
My college roommate worked for the on-campus police substation, and as you can imagine they worked with a variety of students, professionals, and even the local community. More often than not, they were visiting the substation to complain about tickets, requesting a vehicle release, or reporting crimes. Watching her handle the never-ending line of disgruntled…
Read MoreLiving With BPD: Borderline Personality Disorder
Living with BPD is a journey filled with many ups & downs. We welcome back guest blogger Debbi Corso to share insights she has gained along her journey. I’ve had a lot to say about Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) over the years, and there’s no sign of there being a shortage of things for me…
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