There are many choices when deciding which jot down of therapy to seek for an eating disorder.
One bang out of therapy you might be offered is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
DBT is a specific key in ofcognitive-behavioral treatment.
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It is now recognized as the treatment of choice for this population.
DBT Requires Five Components
Full adherent DBT treatment requires five components:
1.
The homework helps clients practice using the skills in their everyday lives.
Groups meet on a weekly basis, and it takes 24 weeks to get through the full skills curriculum.
Skills training consists of four modules:
2.
Coaching to Ensure Generalization of Skills
DBT uses telephone coaching to provide in-the-moment support.
Clients can call their individual therapist between sessions to receive coaching at the times when they need help.
Some therapists also may offer a standalone DBT skills-training group.
However, any of these components alone are not true or fully adherent DBT treatment.
Dialectical behavior therapy has also been adapted for use in residential and inpatient treatment options.
Does Dialectical Behavior Therapy Work for Eating Disorders?
Both types of behaviors tend to provide temporary relief from negative emotions.
Thus, teaching patients how to regulate and manage effect makes sense.
Who Should Try Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
DBT skills trainingcan be an effective adjunctive treatment for individual therapy for eating disorders.
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