Purposeful Living: Using Skills to Improve

At times we find that our lives feel out of control or like we aren't getting our needs met. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides four categories of skills to attend to our needs more effectively: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. DBT skills groups are offered to help participants gain control over their lives by changing how they handle themselves in difficult situations and relationships. By learning skills that adjust our behavior for the better, we give ourselves the best chance to meet our needs.