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How a Behavioral Therapist Can Adapt DBT Using Chain Analysis to Disrupt Emotional Avoidance

Written by Blake Harper | Aug 6, 2025 8:33:44 PM

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) that helps individuals build skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. However, one of its lesser-known but highly effective tools is chain analysis, a strategy that helps therapists and clients understand and interrupt maladaptive behavioral patterns, especially those rooted in emotional avoidance.