If you haveborderline personality disorder, you have probably heard of both cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.
Are these modes of treatment different or simply variations of each other?
Let’s take a closer look at thesetypes of behavioral therapiesand how they are related.
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Whether or not this therapy is beneficial depends strongly on the relationship between the individual and their therapist.
The individual’s willingness to make a change is also a crucial factor.
In cognitive restructuring, a patient is taught to identify negative reactive thoughts and modify them.
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DBT is the only empirically supported treatment for borderline personality disorder.
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Also, other forms of CBT have developed that use the elements of DBT.
For instance, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy utilizes traditional cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness to treat depression.
Find out which option is the best for you.
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