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Inspired Transformation. Fort Collins counseling and therapy providing evidence based practice focused on empowerment, inspiration and discovering our best self.

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June 17, 2008

Mindful Transitions moved to a new location. The new address is 19 Old Town Square, Fort Collins, Colorado 80526.

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What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy or DBT

June 21, 2008

Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a psychological method developed by Marsha M. Linehan to treat patients with borderline personality disorder. (BPD)[1] Research indicates its application to also be effective in treating patients who represent varied symptoms and behaviors associated with spectrum mood disorders, including self-injury.[2] Key elements DBT practitioners emphasize include, behaviorist theory, dialectics, cognitive therapy, and, DBT's central component, mindfulness. There are two essential parts of the treatment, and without either of these parts the therapy is not considered "DBT adherent." An individual component in which the therapist and client discuss issues that come up during the week, recorded on diary cards and follow a treatment target hierarchy. Self-injurious and suicidal behaviors take first priority, followed by therapy interfering behaviors. Then there are quality of life issues and finally working towards improving one's life genera...