Adriana’s doctor has suggested that she begin dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). What should Adriana expect this type of therapy to focus on?

DBT combines strategies for accepting experiences with skills for changing unhelpful behaviors. It commonly emphasizes mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication. So Adriana should expect the therapy to focus on acceptance and mindfulness. Exploring a traumatic event is more associated with trauma-focused therapies, while rewards and punishments describe behavior modification.

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