Amae Health delivers psychiatry-led, whole-person care to individuals 18+ at our outpatient clinic in Los Altos, California designed to foster healing, recovery, and connection. We treat individuals with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, psychosis, severe anxiety, suicidal ideation, and co-occurring substance use and work with all major insurance providers in California.
Amae Health delivers psychiatry-led, whole-person care to individuals 18+ at our outpatient clinic in Los Altos, California designed to foster healing, recovery, and connection. We treat individuals with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, psychosis, severe anxiety, suicidal ideation, and co-occurring substance use and work with all major insurance providers in California.
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
When severe anxiety, isolation, or depression disrupts your teen's daily life, a supportive change of environment can be life-saving. Our immersive residential program offers an exclusive 6-bed retreat to step away from triggers and focus on deep healing. At Evolve, we provide 24/7 supervision and compassionate, evidence-based therapies tailored to complex mood disorders. Our continuum of care includes short-term residential treatment as well as structured outpatient support through our full-day Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) to help your teen regain control.
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
When severe anxiety, isolation, or depression disrupts your teen's daily life, a supportive change of environment can be life-saving. Our immersive residential program offers an exclusive 6-bed retreat to step away from triggers and focus on deep healing. At Evolve, we provide 24/7 supervision and compassionate, evidence-based therapies tailored to complex mood disorders. Our continuum of care includes short-term residential treatment as well as structured outpatient support through our full-day Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) to help your teen regain control.
As human beings, we all are looking for peace and well-being in our lives. We desire a sense of agency, human connection, and creative flow. However, when traumatic events happen and we perceive that we are broken, or not safe, the experience of pain, grief, anger, and fears can be overwhelming. When it becomes unbearably hard to sustain joy, trust and closeness in your life and relationships, asking for help is a brave step forward. How can you find healing and create desired connections, while not losing your self in the process? How can you let go of habitual judgments, self-deprecation, and shame? The Process Model of therapy helps us to identify the ways we constrict ourselves and release them, allowing the sense of relief and life expansion, resulting in re-connection to self, others, and the world around us.
As human beings, we all are looking for peace and well-being in our lives. We desire a sense of agency, human connection, and creative flow. However, when traumatic events happen and we perceive that we are broken, or not safe, the experience of pain, grief, anger, and fears can be overwhelming. When it becomes unbearably hard to sustain joy, trust and closeness in your life and relationships, asking for help is a brave step forward. How can you find healing and create desired connections, while not losing your self in the process? How can you let go of habitual judgments, self-deprecation, and shame? The Process Model of therapy helps us to identify the ways we constrict ourselves and release them, allowing the sense of relief and life expansion, resulting in re-connection to self, others, and the world around us.
Founded in 2015, Beachside Teen on the cliffs of Malibu, offers a calming, peaceful environment with an experienced clinical team that is focused on your teen's wellbeing. You can rest assured from the moment we arrange flights with you and pick up your teen at the airport to start their unique healing journey, your loved one is safe, welcomed and supported. Our exclusive residence accommodates a maximum of six teens at a time, allowing us to offer highly personalized treatment programs that cater to your teen’s specific needs. Providing personalized treatment plans and comprehensive support, we ensure that every teen receives the necessary assistance to navigate their path toward healing and recovery from mental health challenges like: Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, OCD, Self-Harm, PTSD and Trauma, Eating Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Addiction. We also ensure through our Rise to Success program that your teen is growing and empowered achieving critical clinical and life skill milestones and stays on track with academics.
Founded in 2015, Beachside Teen on the cliffs of Malibu, offers a calming, peaceful environment with an experienced clinical team that is focused on your teen's wellbeing. You can rest assured from the moment we arrange flights with you and pick up your teen at the airport to start their unique healing journey, your loved one is safe, welcomed and supported. Our exclusive residence accommodates a maximum of six teens at a time, allowing us to offer highly personalized treatment programs that cater to your teen’s specific needs. Providing personalized treatment plans and comprehensive support, we ensure that every teen receives the necessary assistance to navigate their path toward healing and recovery from mental health challenges like: Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, OCD, Self-Harm, PTSD and Trauma, Eating Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Addiction. We also ensure through our Rise to Success program that your teen is growing and empowered achieving critical clinical and life skill milestones and stays on track with academics.
Alta Mira is a residential treatment center in Sausalito, California, specializing in addiction and complex co-occurring disorders. Our team of highly credentialed addiction treatment professionals welcomes clients with a broad range of substance use and mental health conditions. Located just minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge, our campus offers a private, secluded setting with panoramic bay views, mature gardens, and the casual elegance of a historic hotel. We are in-network with TriWest and welcome veterans seeking care.
Alta Mira is a residential treatment center in Sausalito, California, specializing in addiction and complex co-occurring disorders. Our team of highly credentialed addiction treatment professionals welcomes clients with a broad range of substance use and mental health conditions. Located just minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge, our campus offers a private, secluded setting with panoramic bay views, mature gardens, and the casual elegance of a historic hotel. We are in-network with TriWest and welcome veterans seeking care.
Rather than merely containing or shaping behaviors, we are committed to assisting young people by addressing the deeper, more difficult issues that impact their lives including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and more.
At Paradigm Treatment, we have been providing residential treatment for teenagers (12-17) for over 12 years. Our program focuses on addressing mental health issues during this crucial developmental phase. While most teen treatment is focused on containing and changing behaviors, our goal is to identify the core issues driving negative coping skills. We help clients build self-awareness, heal from past traumas, learn coping strategies, life skills, and interpersonal tactics. Our skilled medical, clinical, and psychological staff work closely with each client, ensuring personalized support from the moment they enter our program. At Paradigm, we empower teens to build meaningful lives and equip them with skills to thrive beyond the completion of our program.
Rather than merely containing or shaping behaviors, we are committed to assisting young people by addressing the deeper, more difficult issues that impact their lives including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and more.
At Paradigm Treatment, we have been providing residential treatment for teenagers (12-17) for over 12 years. Our program focuses on addressing mental health issues during this crucial developmental phase. While most teen treatment is focused on containing and changing behaviors, our goal is to identify the core issues driving negative coping skills. We help clients build self-awareness, heal from past traumas, learn coping strategies, life skills, and interpersonal tactics. Our skilled medical, clinical, and psychological staff work closely with each client, ensuring personalized support from the moment they enter our program. At Paradigm, we empower teens to build meaningful lives and equip them with skills to thrive beyond the completion of our program.
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We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
Evolve’s caring, customized approach helps teens break free from addiction and rebuild hope for a better future We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
Evolve’s caring, customized approach helps teens break free from addiction and rebuild hope for a better future We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
At Evolve, we provide compassionate, individualized care to help teens navigate challenges and rediscover hope. We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow.
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
At Evolve, we provide compassionate, individualized care to help teens navigate challenges and rediscover hope. We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow.
Newport Institute is the leading provider of behavioral health treatment for young adults ages 18–35. Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use. Individualized treatment plans include medical and psychiatric care, life skills and career development, and experiential modalities including, creative arts, music, yoga, and outdoor adventure therapy. With residential and outpatient locations nationwide and partnerships with major insurance providers, we make quality care accessible.
Newport Institute is the leading provider of behavioral health treatment for young adults ages 18–35. Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use. Individualized treatment plans include medical and psychiatric care, life skills and career development, and experiential modalities including, creative arts, music, yoga, and outdoor adventure therapy. With residential and outpatient locations nationwide and partnerships with major insurance providers, we make quality care accessible.
Many of our teens struggle with depression, anxiety, substance use, behavioral issues, ADHD, psychosis, borderline personality disorder, and other high-acuity mental health issues and co-occurring disorders.
When severe emotion dysregulation or self-harm requires more than weekly therapy, expert local support is vital. Located in San Jose, our specialized DBT outpatient center offers the intensive, daily care teens need to build coping skills close to home. We treat teens ages 12-17 struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and dual diagnosis. Our licensed clinicians use DBT to teach essential distress tolerance and emotion regulation skills. Through our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), teens practice these tools in real-time while staying connected to family.
Many of our teens struggle with depression, anxiety, substance use, behavioral issues, ADHD, psychosis, borderline personality disorder, and other high-acuity mental health issues and co-occurring disorders.
When severe emotion dysregulation or self-harm requires more than weekly therapy, expert local support is vital. Located in San Jose, our specialized DBT outpatient center offers the intensive, daily care teens need to build coping skills close to home. We treat teens ages 12-17 struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and dual diagnosis. Our licensed clinicians use DBT to teach essential distress tolerance and emotion regulation skills. Through our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), teens practice these tools in real-time while staying connected to family.
We understand how heartbreaking it is to watch your child struggle with severe mental health conditions like suicidal thoughts, self-harm, depression and anxiety. As a parent or child, the weight of these conditions can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. Our residential treatment center in Bend, Oregon provides 24/7 care in a safe, home-like environment for adolescents and teens ages 10-17 of all genders. With constant supervision from a compassionate, experienced team, we offer personalized treatment designed to promote emotional safety and healing. Each day is structured with therapy, therapeutic activities, and academics.
We understand how heartbreaking it is to watch your child struggle with severe mental health conditions like suicidal thoughts, self-harm, depression and anxiety. As a parent or child, the weight of these conditions can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. Our residential treatment center in Bend, Oregon provides 24/7 care in a safe, home-like environment for adolescents and teens ages 10-17 of all genders. With constant supervision from a compassionate, experienced team, we offer personalized treatment designed to promote emotional safety and healing. Each day is structured with therapy, therapeutic activities, and academics.
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
When severe anxiety, isolation, or depression disrupts your teen's daily life, a supportive change of environment can be life-saving. Our immersive residential program offers an exclusive 6-bed retreat to step away from triggers and focus on deep healing. At Evolve, we provide 24/7 supervision and compassionate, evidence-based therapies tailored to complex mood disorders. Our continuum of care includes short-term residential treatment as well as structured outpatient support through our full-day Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) to help your teen regain control.
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
When severe anxiety, isolation, or depression disrupts your teen's daily life, a supportive change of environment can be life-saving. Our immersive residential program offers an exclusive 6-bed retreat to step away from triggers and focus on deep healing. At Evolve, we provide 24/7 supervision and compassionate, evidence-based therapies tailored to complex mood disorders. Our continuum of care includes short-term residential treatment as well as structured outpatient support through our full-day Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) to help your teen regain control.
At the Santa Cruz Neurofeedback Center ("The Center"), our goal is to help you live to your full potential. Whether you are seeking to increase focus or motivation, decrease anxiety, elevate mood, expand awareness, or simply wish to tune your brain for optimal performance, The Center can help you train your brain! Neurofeedback produces a long lasting effect, without the substantial disadvantages of tolerance and side-effects common with medication. Neurofeedback (brainwave biofeedback) has been shown to help both children and adults with ADD/ADHD, OCD, PTSD, chronic pain, mood disorders, anxiety, stress, learning disorders, head trauma, and numerous other conditions. Many of the clients we see have tried a number of approaches, from talk therapy to prescription medications, with little or no relief. Neuroscientist Langdon Roberts, MA, CMT, The Center's Director, has over 17 years of experience successfully helping clients with these conditions.
At the Santa Cruz Neurofeedback Center ("The Center"), our goal is to help you live to your full potential. Whether you are seeking to increase focus or motivation, decrease anxiety, elevate mood, expand awareness, or simply wish to tune your brain for optimal performance, The Center can help you train your brain! Neurofeedback produces a long lasting effect, without the substantial disadvantages of tolerance and side-effects common with medication. Neurofeedback (brainwave biofeedback) has been shown to help both children and adults with ADD/ADHD, OCD, PTSD, chronic pain, mood disorders, anxiety, stress, learning disorders, head trauma, and numerous other conditions. Many of the clients we see have tried a number of approaches, from talk therapy to prescription medications, with little or no relief. Neuroscientist Langdon Roberts, MA, CMT, The Center's Director, has over 17 years of experience successfully helping clients with these conditions.
Rehabs Malibu delivers proven treatment methods in an upscale setting. Begin the healing process surrounded by stunning ocean and hillside views. With an attentive staff, our clients enjoy the benefits of an exclusive private estate. Offering unparalleled luxury and top-notch treatment, Rehabs Malibu helps you start your recovery in style.
Rehabs Malibu delivers proven treatment methods in an upscale setting. Begin the healing process surrounded by stunning ocean and hillside views. With an attentive staff, our clients enjoy the benefits of an exclusive private estate. Offering unparalleled luxury and top-notch treatment, Rehabs Malibu helps you start your recovery in style.
Journey Hillside Tarzana is an exclusive six-bed addiction and dual diagnosis treatment center providing fully tailored drug and alcohol detox and residential treatment for substance use disorders. We understand that entering treatment for drug and alcohol dependency is a tough decision. To ease the transition, we’ve created an intimate, private facility in the quiet hills of Los Angeles to provide clients with a comfortable place where they can receive the care they need to discover a life free from substance use. Our luxury facility offers seclusion, high-end amenities and a restorative atmosphere that’s ideal for healing.
Journey Hillside Tarzana is an exclusive six-bed addiction and dual diagnosis treatment center providing fully tailored drug and alcohol detox and residential treatment for substance use disorders. We understand that entering treatment for drug and alcohol dependency is a tough decision. To ease the transition, we’ve created an intimate, private facility in the quiet hills of Los Angeles to provide clients with a comfortable place where they can receive the care they need to discover a life free from substance use. Our luxury facility offers seclusion, high-end amenities and a restorative atmosphere that’s ideal for healing.
Psyclarity Mental Health caters to individuals struggling with various mental health issues, providing tailored treatments for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, BPD, PTSD, and more.
At Psyclarity Mental Health Los Angeles, we offer comprehensive mental health care, utilizing a blend of evidence-based therapies tailored to individual needs. Our approach encompasses a wide range of therapeutic modalities to support holistic healing and personal growth. With our primary mental health treatment modalities, we address co-occurring disorders and affiliated issues, such as trauma, depression, and chemical dependency. Starting with a personalized assessment, we identify and define any disorders that may be affecting a client’s mental health. We then create an individualized plan that addresses each issue. All programs focus on giving clients the tools to manage life outside treatment, complete with comprehensive aftercare for life-long recovery.
Psyclarity Mental Health caters to individuals struggling with various mental health issues, providing tailored treatments for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, BPD, PTSD, and more.
At Psyclarity Mental Health Los Angeles, we offer comprehensive mental health care, utilizing a blend of evidence-based therapies tailored to individual needs. Our approach encompasses a wide range of therapeutic modalities to support holistic healing and personal growth. With our primary mental health treatment modalities, we address co-occurring disorders and affiliated issues, such as trauma, depression, and chemical dependency. Starting with a personalized assessment, we identify and define any disorders that may be affecting a client’s mental health. We then create an individualized plan that addresses each issue. All programs focus on giving clients the tools to manage life outside treatment, complete with comprehensive aftercare for life-long recovery.
We rely on a thorough diagnosis and treatment process for the following disorders: Schizophrenia, depression and anxiety disorders, PTSD, Bi-polar disorders, mood disorders, ADD, OCD, Borderline personality disorder, self harm and vocational adjustment issues.
D'Amore believes that treatment is not "one size fits all" and must be individualized through a compassionate approach that utilizes evidenced and alternative experiential therapies, medication management and stabilization, nutrition, and exercise to promote a successful outcome.
We rely on a thorough diagnosis and treatment process for the following disorders: Schizophrenia, depression and anxiety disorders, PTSD, Bi-polar disorders, mood disorders, ADD, OCD, Borderline personality disorder, self harm and vocational adjustment issues.
D'Amore believes that treatment is not "one size fits all" and must be individualized through a compassionate approach that utilizes evidenced and alternative experiential therapies, medication management and stabilization, nutrition, and exercise to promote a successful outcome.
Rather than merely containing or shaping behaviors, we are committed to assisting young people by addressing the deeper, more difficult issues that impact their lives including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and more.
At Paradigm Treatment, we have been providing residential treatment for teenagers (12-17) for over 12 years. Our program focuses on addressing mental health issues during this crucial developmental phase. While most teen treatment is focused on containing and changing behaviors, our goal is to identify the core issues driving negative coping skills. We help clients build self-awareness, heal from past traumas, learn coping strategies, life skills, and interpersonal tactics. Our skilled medical, clinical, and psychological staff work closely with each client, ensuring personalized support from the moment they enter our program. At Paradigm, we empower teens to build meaningful lives and equip them with skills to thrive beyond the completion of our program.
Rather than merely containing or shaping behaviors, we are committed to assisting young people by addressing the deeper, more difficult issues that impact their lives including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and more.
At Paradigm Treatment, we have been providing residential treatment for teenagers (12-17) for over 12 years. Our program focuses on addressing mental health issues during this crucial developmental phase. While most teen treatment is focused on containing and changing behaviors, our goal is to identify the core issues driving negative coping skills. We help clients build self-awareness, heal from past traumas, learn coping strategies, life skills, and interpersonal tactics. Our skilled medical, clinical, and psychological staff work closely with each client, ensuring personalized support from the moment they enter our program. At Paradigm, we empower teens to build meaningful lives and equip them with skills to thrive beyond the completion of our program.
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
When severe mood dysregulation or self-harm requires more than weekly therapy, our specialized DBT residential program offers the immersive care teens need. In a safe, exclusive 6-bed setting, our clinical team helps adolescents rediscover hope and heal. We provide 24/7 supervision and highly personalized, evidence-based treatment tailored to your teen's unique challenges. Evolve also offers structured outpatient step-down support through our full-day Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), ensuring compassionate care and meaningful progress at every step of their journey.
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
When severe mood dysregulation or self-harm requires more than weekly therapy, our specialized DBT residential program offers the immersive care teens need. In a safe, exclusive 6-bed setting, our clinical team helps adolescents rediscover hope and heal. We provide 24/7 supervision and highly personalized, evidence-based treatment tailored to your teen's unique challenges. Evolve also offers structured outpatient step-down support through our full-day Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), ensuring compassionate care and meaningful progress at every step of their journey.
We use research-based therapy to treat conditions such as: PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depressive Disorders, suicidality, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, Dissociative Disorders, Bereavement, Bipolar Disorder, eating disorders and more.
Wings Recovery is a residential treatment center for women located in North County San Diego. We offer intensive treatment in a small, private setting. We specialize in treating women with trauma, dissociative disorders, addiction issues, self harm and general mental health issues. We offer treatment at all levels of care including Residential (RTC), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Wings Recovery was developed by a doctor and therapist to provide the highest level of care and healing. Wings Recovery emphasizes a safe and empowering community, fostering healing through individual therapy, group therapy, EMDR and other trauma-focused therapies, medication management, nutrition services, yoga, creative arts groups, mindfulness and therapeutic outings.
We use research-based therapy to treat conditions such as: PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depressive Disorders, suicidality, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, Dissociative Disorders, Bereavement, Bipolar Disorder, eating disorders and more.
Wings Recovery is a residential treatment center for women located in North County San Diego. We offer intensive treatment in a small, private setting. We specialize in treating women with trauma, dissociative disorders, addiction issues, self harm and general mental health issues. We offer treatment at all levels of care including Residential (RTC), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Wings Recovery was developed by a doctor and therapist to provide the highest level of care and healing. Wings Recovery emphasizes a safe and empowering community, fostering healing through individual therapy, group therapy, EMDR and other trauma-focused therapies, medication management, nutrition services, yoga, creative arts groups, mindfulness and therapeutic outings.
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What is the most successful approach to treating borderline personality disorder?
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is considered the gold standard of treatment for borderline personality disorder. An evidence-based treatment, it addresses the extreme emotional reactivity, the relationship difficulties, and the acts of self-harm that create so much distress for BPD patients. DBT is a comprehensive program that includes both regular individual psychotherapy sessions and weekly group sessions of skills training.
What happens in treatment of borderline personality disorder?
Treatment typically consists of weekly individual therapy sessions that last an hour and group skill-focused instructional sessions that may last up to two hours. Patients are typically given homework “assignments” in which they are asked to practice in their daily life the skills they acquire in therapy. Patients also keep a diary tracking their emotions and impulses as a way to know which situations are most problematic and to help them gain control over their own behavior. Difficult situations and feelings are typically reviewed in therapy sessions and more constructive solutions found.
What kinds of problems does BPD treatment help with?
DBT was initially developed to dampen the self-destructive impulses of chronically suicidal patients. It is now the treatment of choice for borderline personality disorder, a serious condition marked by extreme emotional reactivity, relationship instability, and self-injurious behaviors. Treatment of BPD helps patients tolerate the flux of emotions without acting on them, often with a specific focus on tolerating negative emotions. DBT addresses the core problems of BPD—fear of abandonment, low self-esteem, and impulsivity.
What is the goal of treatment in borderline personality disorder?
The goal of treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) is to relieve the extreme emotional distress that patients experience—to curb their emotional reactivity, to minimize their inclination to self-harm, and to reduce their impulsivity. Toward these ends, patients are not only taught an array of new coping skills and techniques for emotional regulation, they are given opportunities to practice them. Another major goal of treatment is interpersonal effectiveness; patients learn and problem-solve ways to effectively communicate in relationships, especially how to ask for what they need as a way to minimize hurt feelings.