We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
Our team delivers personalized, compassionate care to empower teens to overcome anxiety and embrace 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.
Our team delivers personalized, compassionate care to empower teens to overcome anxiety and embrace 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.
Alta Mira is a premier residential treatment center specializing in addiction and complex co-occurring disorders. Our exceptional team of highly credentialed addiction treatment professionals provides the most sophisticated level of care for your recovery needs. We welcome clients with a broad range of addiction and mental health disorders. Our beautiful Sausalito, California location provides a safe and secluded environment to begin your recovery journey. Just minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge, Alta Mira is located in a magnificent and serene setting with panoramic views, lovely gardens and the casual elegance of an historic hotel. The therapeutic experiences and uniquely tailored care we provide will help you achieve your goal of lasting recovery.
Alta Mira is a premier residential treatment center specializing in addiction and complex co-occurring disorders. Our exceptional team of highly credentialed addiction treatment professionals provides the most sophisticated level of care for your recovery needs. We welcome clients with a broad range of addiction and mental health disorders. Our beautiful Sausalito, California location provides a safe and secluded environment to begin your recovery journey. Just minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge, Alta Mira is located in a magnificent and serene setting with panoramic views, lovely gardens and the casual elegance of an historic hotel. The therapeutic experiences and uniquely tailored care we provide will help you achieve your goal of lasting recovery.
Located on a serene and secluded campus in northern California that overlooks San Francisco Bay, Bayside Marin is a small, private, and highly personalized program for adult men and women, aged 18 and older, who are struggling with substance abuse, addiction, and co-occurring disorders such as depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and borderline personality disorder.
Addiction to alcohol or other drugs is a debilitating progressive disease that has the potential to wreak havoc on a person's physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing. Addiction is a complex chronic condition that is marked by the inability to resist the powerful urge to use mind-altering substances. Common signs and symptoms of addiction include developing tolerance (needing to use increasingly larger amounts of a substance in order to achieve the same result), prioritizing the acquisition and use of drugs over one's relationships, career prospects, academic progress, or other responsibilities, and experiencing painful withdrawal symptoms when attempting to stop using. Even after having experienced significant negative consequences as the result of their substance abuse, individuals who suffer from the disease of addiction are unable to stop their self-defeating behaviors. Addiction is associated with myriad negative effects and co-occurring disorders, including heart problems, organ damage, cognitive impairment, and depression. If left untreated, addiction can send a person into a downward spiral of shame, self-hatred, and hopelessness.
Located on a serene and secluded campus in northern California that overlooks San Francisco Bay, Bayside Marin is a small, private, and highly personalized program for adult men and women, aged 18 and older, who are struggling with substance abuse, addiction, and co-occurring disorders such as depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and borderline personality disorder.
Addiction to alcohol or other drugs is a debilitating progressive disease that has the potential to wreak havoc on a person's physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing. Addiction is a complex chronic condition that is marked by the inability to resist the powerful urge to use mind-altering substances. Common signs and symptoms of addiction include developing tolerance (needing to use increasingly larger amounts of a substance in order to achieve the same result), prioritizing the acquisition and use of drugs over one's relationships, career prospects, academic progress, or other responsibilities, and experiencing painful withdrawal symptoms when attempting to stop using. Even after having experienced significant negative consequences as the result of their substance abuse, individuals who suffer from the disease of addiction are unable to stop their self-defeating behaviors. Addiction is associated with myriad negative effects and co-occurring disorders, including heart problems, organ damage, cognitive impairment, and depression. If left untreated, addiction can send a person into a downward spiral of shame, self-hatred, and hopelessness.
If you, or someone you love, suffers from addiction you know that this potentially fatal illness can wreak havoc on one's body, mind, and soul, and destroy precious relationships. Deteriorating physical health, family troubles, and legal repercussions are the common consequences that accompany the actions taken by those in addiction's grip. There is hope! At Sonoma Recovery Services' Olympia House Program, we work to treat the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - not just the addiction. Our integrated approach is based on the philosophy that treatment isn't something that happens to you; instead, you are an active participant. Located in the farm belt of western Sonoma County, Olympia House is a 38-bed residential facility, surrounded by more than 140 acres of lush agricultural land. In this serene landscape, Olympia House fosters a home-like atmosphere with individualized treatment, enabling our clients to find freedom from addiction.
If you, or someone you love, suffers from addiction you know that this potentially fatal illness can wreak havoc on one's body, mind, and soul, and destroy precious relationships. Deteriorating physical health, family troubles, and legal repercussions are the common consequences that accompany the actions taken by those in addiction's grip. There is hope! At Sonoma Recovery Services' Olympia House Program, we work to treat the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - not just the addiction. Our integrated approach is based on the philosophy that treatment isn't something that happens to you; instead, you are an active participant. Located in the farm belt of western Sonoma County, Olympia House is a 38-bed residential facility, surrounded by more than 140 acres of lush agricultural land. In this serene landscape, Olympia House fosters a home-like atmosphere with individualized treatment, enabling our clients to find freedom from addiction.
We are an innovative psychiatric clinic specializing in complex disorders with personalized, multidisciplinary care. Our continuum includes outpatient, IOP, PHP, and 24/7 residential services at E Street Housing. Treatments include evaluations, medication, individual & family therapy, case management, group therapy, mindfulness, DBT, TMS, and diagnostic imaging.
We are an innovative psychiatric clinic specializing in complex disorders with personalized, multidisciplinary care. Our continuum includes outpatient, IOP, PHP, and 24/7 residential services at E Street Housing. Treatments include evaluations, medication, individual & family therapy, case management, group therapy, mindfulness, DBT, TMS, and diagnostic imaging.
Located in Calistoga, California, Duffy’s Napa Valley Rehab offers residential treatment for adults age 18 and older who are struggling with an addiction to alcohol or drugs such as opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine, or benzodiazepines. At Duffy’s, our residential addiction programming is individualized for each person we treat. To meet the needs of each guest, treatment can include detoxification, 30 days of live-in care, and an extended treatment option for those who wish to continue building on their recovery skills. During their time at our residential addiction treatment center, guests can participate in group therapy, individual therapy, experiential therapies, and family support groups. Within those various types of therapies, we incorporate elements of the 12 Steps of recovery, the Seeking Safety model, and other evidence-based approaches to addiction treatment. The personalized support our guests receive can help them stop abusing substances and make changes that lead to lasting recovery.
Located in Calistoga, California, Duffy’s Napa Valley Rehab offers residential treatment for adults age 18 and older who are struggling with an addiction to alcohol or drugs such as opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine, or benzodiazepines. At Duffy’s, our residential addiction programming is individualized for each person we treat. To meet the needs of each guest, treatment can include detoxification, 30 days of live-in care, and an extended treatment option for those who wish to continue building on their recovery skills. During their time at our residential addiction treatment center, guests can participate in group therapy, individual therapy, experiential therapies, and family support groups. Within those various types of therapies, we incorporate elements of the 12 Steps of recovery, the Seeking Safety model, and other evidence-based approaches to addiction treatment. The personalized support our guests receive can help them stop abusing substances and make changes that lead to lasting recovery.
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Located in Stockbridge, MA, with a national referral base, Riggs is an open and voluntary continuum of care for adults (18+) with complex psychiatric problems. We offer a range of interventions within an integrated psychodynamic framework. An emphasis is placed on patient authority and responsibility while examining the meaning behind behaviors and how behaviors impact relationships. Patients come to us with multiple diagnoses, but these labels do not necessarily capture the essence of their struggles or strengths. Our Online Intensive Outpatient Program offers online treatment to college students and emerging adults (18-30) in MA.
Located in Stockbridge, MA, with a national referral base, Riggs is an open and voluntary continuum of care for adults (18+) with complex psychiatric problems. We offer a range of interventions within an integrated psychodynamic framework. An emphasis is placed on patient authority and responsibility while examining the meaning behind behaviors and how behaviors impact relationships. Patients come to us with multiple diagnoses, but these labels do not necessarily capture the essence of their struggles or strengths. Our Online Intensive Outpatient Program offers online treatment to college students and emerging adults (18-30) in MA.
Providing exemplary addiction and dual diagnosis treatment for adults in beautiful San Francisco, California, Bayside Marin offers superior care in a setting that embodies tranquility. This center features world-class treatment that utilizes evidence-based therapeutic interventions and treatment methods that have improved the lives of countless individuals by allowing them to truly recover and heal from addictions and mental health concerns. Bayside Marin is licensed to operate 30 beds and features 24-hour nursing staff that is supervised by a board certified physician. Cornerstone to the care supplied by this renowned center is the highly individualized treatment planning that takes into account the various needs of the men and women served. This unique facet, coupled with the unparalleled dedication by the staff, is what makes Bayside Marin the treatment leader it has become.
Providing exemplary addiction and dual diagnosis treatment for adults in beautiful San Francisco, California, Bayside Marin offers superior care in a setting that embodies tranquility. This center features world-class treatment that utilizes evidence-based therapeutic interventions and treatment methods that have improved the lives of countless individuals by allowing them to truly recover and heal from addictions and mental health concerns. Bayside Marin is licensed to operate 30 beds and features 24-hour nursing staff that is supervised by a board certified physician. Cornerstone to the care supplied by this renowned center is the highly individualized treatment planning that takes into account the various needs of the men and women served. This unique facet, coupled with the unparalleled dedication by the staff, is what makes Bayside Marin the treatment leader it has become.
Integrated Interventions is a Young Adult Therapeutic Program located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and New Braunfels, Texas. We are a community-based program where our students learn independent living skills through the support of our team of mentors. Our therapeutic support system provides the essential social and life skills required to become productive members of your family and community. We provide custom-fit treatment that allows us to serve a wide spectrum of individuals and we offer support for individuals with diagnoses including, behavioral, cognitive, medical, addiction, and educational challenges. We provide 24/7 support, life skill development, work-ethic training, career and educational support and so much more. Integrated believes in providing custom programming and support systems designed for everyone on a totally individualized basis.
Integrated Interventions is a Young Adult Therapeutic Program located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and New Braunfels, Texas. We are a community-based program where our students learn independent living skills through the support of our team of mentors. Our therapeutic support system provides the essential social and life skills required to become productive members of your family and community. We provide custom-fit treatment that allows us to serve a wide spectrum of individuals and we offer support for individuals with diagnoses including, behavioral, cognitive, medical, addiction, and educational challenges. We provide 24/7 support, life skill development, work-ethic training, career and educational support and so much more. Integrated believes in providing custom programming and support systems designed for everyone on a totally individualized basis.
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.
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
Evolve offers proven, evidence-based therapy programs for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, or behavioral challenges. Our short-term residential treatment center (RTC) provides 24/7 supervision and individualized care in a safe, supportive setting. With only six teens in the program at a time, we deliver highly focused and personalized treatment. We also provide structured outpatient therapy through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Families can expect compassionate care and meaningful progress at every step.
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
Evolve offers proven, evidence-based therapy programs for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, or behavioral challenges. Our short-term residential treatment center (RTC) provides 24/7 supervision and individualized care in a safe, supportive setting. With only six teens in the program at a time, we deliver highly focused and personalized treatment. We also provide structured outpatient therapy through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Families can expect compassionate care and meaningful progress at every step.
Adults and teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, OCD, and BPD.
At Thrive Mental Health, we support teens and adults who are ready to do the deeper work. Our clients come to us navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, or simply feeling stuck. They’re seeking more than therapy — they’re looking for connection, structure, and real progress. Thrive offers a safe, restorative space to heal, rebuild balance, and move forward with purpose. Here, growth isn’t just the goal — it’s the journey.
Adults and teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, OCD, and BPD.
At Thrive Mental Health, we support teens and adults who are ready to do the deeper work. Our clients come to us navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, or simply feeling stuck. They’re seeking more than therapy — they’re looking for connection, structure, and real progress. Thrive offers a safe, restorative space to heal, rebuild balance, and move forward with purpose. Here, growth isn’t just the goal — it’s the journey.
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.
Avery Lane is an innovative San Francisco Bay Area all-female Primary Substance Abuse, Primary Mental Health and Trauma Specialized inpatient and outpatient treatment center with programs thoughtfully designed and developed exclusively to meet the unique needs of women. We treat everything that comes up for women specifically while they struggle with substance abuse and mental health concerns. Our experienced clinical and medical team utilizes the latest holistic and evidenced-based approaches to provide women with the most effective and engaging treatment for their individualized core issues. We have created a community environment in which our team and participants work together to heal and grow. Our small and intimate home-like environment offers the perfect atmosphere to foster rehabilitation with 24/7 dedicated staff support. Our individualized programs and different levels of care offer long term support options to end the cycle of addiction and gain a life of recovery and hope outside of addiction.
Avery Lane is an innovative San Francisco Bay Area all-female Primary Substance Abuse, Primary Mental Health and Trauma Specialized inpatient and outpatient treatment center with programs thoughtfully designed and developed exclusively to meet the unique needs of women. We treat everything that comes up for women specifically while they struggle with substance abuse and mental health concerns. Our experienced clinical and medical team utilizes the latest holistic and evidenced-based approaches to provide women with the most effective and engaging treatment for their individualized core issues. We have created a community environment in which our team and participants work together to heal and grow. Our small and intimate home-like environment offers the perfect atmosphere to foster rehabilitation with 24/7 dedicated staff support. Our individualized programs and different levels of care offer long term support options to end the cycle of addiction and gain a life of recovery and hope outside of addiction.
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 treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
Finding the right help for a teen in crisis is overwhelming. Our short-term Mental Health residential center offers a safe, immersive environment to break the cycle. With only 6 teens per home, we provide the exclusive, personalized care your family needs. Our compassionate team delivers 24/7 supervision and evidence-based therapies to help teens navigate challenges and build resilience. Beyond residential care, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy through our full-day Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). We empower adolescents to heal, grow, and move forward.
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
Finding the right help for a teen in crisis is overwhelming. Our short-term Mental Health residential center offers a safe, immersive environment to break the cycle. With only 6 teens per home, we provide the exclusive, personalized care your family needs. Our compassionate team delivers 24/7 supervision and evidence-based therapies to help teens navigate challenges and build resilience. Beyond residential care, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy through our full-day Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). We empower adolescents to heal, grow, and move forward.
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
At Evolve, we specialize in compassionate, individualized care for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges. Our short-term Residential Treatment Center (RTC) offers a safe, structured, and supportive environment where healing can begin. With only six teens in each home, we provide 24/7 supervision, personalized attention, and evidence-based therapies tailored to each adolescent’s unique needs. Rooted in empathy, connection, and clinical excellence, our RTC helps teens rediscover hope, build resilience, and take meaningful steps toward lasting wellness.
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
At Evolve, we specialize in compassionate, individualized care for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges. Our short-term Residential Treatment Center (RTC) offers a safe, structured, and supportive environment where healing can begin. With only six teens in each home, we provide 24/7 supervision, personalized attention, and evidence-based therapies tailored to each adolescent’s unique needs. Rooted in empathy, connection, and clinical excellence, our RTC helps teens rediscover hope, build resilience, and take meaningful steps toward lasting wellness.
At Trust SoCal, we offer personalized care for adults facing both substance use and mental health challenges. Our treatment combines evidence-based therapies like EMDR, CBT, and DBT, with holistic methods such as yoga, sound therapy, and nutrition counseling. Choose from our Mental Health, Substance Use, or Christian Tracks, and receive a customized recovery plan tailored to your needs. At Trust SoCal, we understand the power of community. Through outings, softball games, basketball tournaments, and church events, we create opportunities for you to build lasting relationships and feel truly supported in your recovery.
At Trust SoCal, we offer personalized care for adults facing both substance use and mental health challenges. Our treatment combines evidence-based therapies like EMDR, CBT, and DBT, with holistic methods such as yoga, sound therapy, and nutrition counseling. Choose from our Mental Health, Substance Use, or Christian Tracks, and receive a customized recovery plan tailored to your needs. At Trust SoCal, we understand the power of community. Through outings, softball games, basketball tournaments, and church events, we create opportunities for you to build lasting relationships and feel truly supported in your recovery.
Medication-assisted treatment, or MAT, is a time-tested method that uses both medication and counseling to help adults achieve recovery from alcohol or opioid addiction. Years of research has shown that people who take part in MAT are more likely to remain in treatment and less likely to relapse. Contrary to popular belief, MAT doesn’t involve swapping one drug for another. When taken as directed, MAT medications can help people stop abusing certain substances and may ease distressing cravings and painful withdrawal symptoms. But just taking medication only addresses the physical aspects of addiction. By also participating in counseling, a person can change their behaviors or learn healthier ways to manage intense emotions. This approach addresses addiction from a more holistic standpoint, making sure that people establish a solid foothold in recovery. As they progress through treatment, many people can drive a vehicle, return to work, or become more active in their communities again.
Medication-assisted treatment, or MAT, is a time-tested method that uses both medication and counseling to help adults achieve recovery from alcohol or opioid addiction. Years of research has shown that people who take part in MAT are more likely to remain in treatment and less likely to relapse. Contrary to popular belief, MAT doesn’t involve swapping one drug for another. When taken as directed, MAT medications can help people stop abusing certain substances and may ease distressing cravings and painful withdrawal symptoms. But just taking medication only addresses the physical aspects of addiction. By also participating in counseling, a person can change their behaviors or learn healthier ways to manage intense emotions. This approach addresses addiction from a more holistic standpoint, making sure that people establish a solid foothold in recovery. As they progress through treatment, many people can drive a vehicle, return to work, or become more active in their communities again.
At Rooted Stillness, we work with adults who are navigating challenges with mental health, stress, and recovery. Many of our clients are balancing busy lives—work, school, family—and need flexible care options that fit their schedules.
Our program supports individuals struggling with:
Anxiety, depression, or mood instability
Stress, burnout, or life transitions
Substance use concerns or co-occurring disorders
Difficulty maintaining balance between personal and professional responsibilities
Our Clients’ Needs
Clients come to us seeking a safe, supportive space where they can gain coping tools, build resilience, and
At Rooted Stillness, we work with adults who are navigating challenges with mental health, stress, and recovery. Many of our clients are balancing busy lives—work, school, family—and need flexible care options that fit their schedules.
Our program supports individuals struggling with:
Anxiety, depression, or mood instability
Stress, burnout, or life transitions
Substance use concerns or co-occurring disorders
Difficulty maintaining balance between personal and professional responsibilities
Our Clients’ Needs
Clients come to us seeking a safe, supportive space where they can gain coping tools, build resilience, and
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Borderline Personality (BPD) Treatment Centers
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.