Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This type of therapy is centered around helping when you try to apply logical thought to intense emotional reactions and dialectical dilemmas develop. It doesn’t always make sense to apply a logical thought pattern to emotional stimulus because you often find an invalidating response internally and makes the misery of the emotion intensify. Instead practice behaviors that reduce the emotional intensity.

WiseMind Episode 1 - Dialectical Dilemmas

A University of Missouri psychology professor discovers a genetic link to Borderline Personality Disorder that could help with prevention efforts and ultimately treatment.

Welcome to the introduction episode of WiseMind, the DBT podcast. This episode introduces Amy Tibbitts, director of the Lilac Center. Amy speaks of her success of using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help those suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder.

Episode 00-Introduction

Visit the Lilac Center for additional information on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and how this treatment can help those suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder.