Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)


What does Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) help with?

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DBT is a type of therapy that helps people manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and cope with distress in healthier ways. It’s especially helpful for people who feel overwhelmed by their emotions or who struggle with impulsive behaviors.

DBT combines standard cognitive-behavioural techniques with concepts of mindfulness, acceptance, and emotional regulation.

  • Teaches skills to manage difficult emotions and situations

  • Helps find a balance between extreme ways of thinking and being

  • Promotes mindfulness

  • Helps navigate interpersonal relationships more effectively

  • Emphasizes positive thinking

  • Helps to creatively come up with ways of feeling good

borderline personality disorder,

self-harm,

ptsd,

relationship conflict,

emotional sensitivity,

anxiety,

borderline personality disorder, self-harm, ptsd, relationship conflict, emotional sensitivity, anxiety,

  • “Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tiptoe if you must, but take a step.”

    -Naeem Callaway

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What you can expect at Selah

We know that every person carries unique experiences and circumstances with them to therapy.

We believe your counselling experience should integrate a process that seeks to bring you hope and change through the following steps:

  1. You will pick whether you want to attend in-person, virtual or hybrid. 

  2. You will get started with your initial session. Relationship building is the most crucial stage during this appointment, as trust and connection are vital in the therapeutic process. It takes “on average”, two or more sessions before you can determine your fit with the therapist. We always say, “Don’t give up on counselling, but connect with a new counsellor if not a good fit.” Don’t hesitate to contact our Intake Coordinator at 519-281-1845 or intake@selahsupport.ca if not a good fit. 80% of your change in therapy is about the relationship with your therapist. 

  3. During your initial sessions, you will share your current circumstances and areas you would like to see changed, and then we will go from there. We want to get to know you.  

  4. Once you and your therapist feel you are comfortable and present concerns and desires are shared, you will begin to work through various activities, skills, and treatment methods We aim to work with you in partnership, helping you gain insight and new skills that create an environment for change. 

Let’s work together.