DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a specific type of cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy developed in the late 1980s by psychologist Marsha M. Linehan. Originally developed to treat Borderline Personality Disorder diagnosis, it is also used for the treatment of a wide variety of other kinds of mental health disorders including but not limited to depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.
DBT is based on the theory that some people are prone to react more intensely towards certain emotional situations. DBT focuses on building skills around regulating emotions, being mindful in our decision making processes, developing healthy relationships, and managing pain in life effectively.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy developed by Francine Shapiro in the 1980s. It is an evidence-based therapy used to help individuals find relief from traumatic experiences they have had in the past but are still causing distress in their lives today. EMDR therapy uses bilateral sensory stimulation of the brain via eye movements or tapping when discussing traumatic experiences. Using bilateral sensory stimulation helps our brains process traumatic experiences we have had so that we do not still experience some of the effects of the event as if it were still happening. Usually the brain naturally processes most of the events we experience in our lives however sometimes when a traumatic event happens our brain is unable to process the situation and it can become “stuck.” EMDR helps our brains process the traumatic experiences so that the memories no longer cause the same emotional and physical reactions.
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