Pavlov Meets Mindfulness: Integrating Classical Conditioning into DBT Skill Building
Classical conditioning, made famous by Pavlov’s dogs, provides a basic model for how neutral stimuli, such as the ringing of a bell, can take on
Managing Countertransference with DBT Skills: Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation
Countertransference, in which a therapist has emotional reactions to a client that hinder their ability to work effectively, is a common but serious
Emotion Regulation in DBT Family Therapy: Breaking Cycles of Invalidation
Family therapy clients often know that something is wrong with their interpersonal dynamics, but have trouble identifying the problem. This situation
CBT vs DBT: Evidence-Based Choices for Anxiety and Depression Treatment
When facing anxiety or depression, choosing the right therapy can feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior
Mindfulness in Police Psychology: DBT Strategies for On-Duty Emotional Regulation
Police psychology, a specialized practice focused on law enforcement officers and agencies, provides crucial services, the impact of which goes
Pseudologia Fantastica and DBT: Mindfulness Strategies to Disrupt Compulsive Fabrication
Pseudologia Fantastica is a condition in which clients regularly fabricate elaborate stories, typically about themselves. Their actions appear to be
Forensic Psychology Meets DBT: Treating Complex Trauma in Incarcerated Populations
Incarcerated individuals often carry a heavy burden of psychological distress, which is frequently rooted in complex trauma. Traditional correctional
DBT vs CBT: DBT Outperforms CBT in Justice Settings with 40% Lower Reincarceration Rates
In the ongoing discussion of DBT vs CBT in justice settings, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is gaining attention as one of the most effective
Wise Mind vs. Rationalization: Balancing Logic and Emotion in DBT Therapy
Behavioral health clients with problematic behaviors and emotional patterns often have stories they tell to themselves that justify how they act.
Clinical Psychology and the Biosocial Model: How DBT Addresses Emotion Dysregulation
A core part of any approach to clinical psychology is how it conceives of emotional patterns and dysregulation. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Using Mindfulness in DBT to Counteract Deindividuation and Impulsivity
Deindividuation is a psychological state where individuals lose their sense of identity and personal accountability, often in group or high-stress
How DBT Skills Provide Trauma Therapy to Manage Triggers and Dissociation
A client’s personal history creates a set of memories, associations, and reactions unique to that individual. These include learned triggers and



