Dialectical Behavior Therapy Massachusetts

Clear Steps Recovery offers Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) at our Massachusetts rehab center, supporting Needham, MA, and surrounding areas. DBT is available as part of our comprehensive outpatient treatment for substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions. 

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This evidence-based therapeutic approach to behavioral health treatment was developed in the 1970s and later adapted for use in treating substance use disorders. It works by helping individuals change negative thinking and regulate emotions, ultimately leading to lasting changes in behavior.

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Our Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program

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Dialectical behavior therapy is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy used successfully to treat individuals with a range of behavioral health issues, including:

• Eating disorders
• Depression, and 
• Substance use disorders 

Each DBT session consists of individual and group psychotherapy, where clients learn and practice the skills needed to manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. 

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The individual sessions focus on understanding and accepting one’s emotions to create positive change, while the group sessions focus on developing relationships with others.

Massachusetts Dialectical Behavior Therapy Components

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At Clear Steps Recovery, our experienced clinicians are trained in dialectical behavior therapy and use their skills to help clients build a foundation for lasting recovery. DBT has four main components on which the need for new skills and coping mechanisms is based.

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Mindfulness

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Mindfulness encourages DBT participants to be present in the moment and aware of their:

• Thoughts
• Feelings, and 
• Behaviors

Clients are taught to treat their emotions with acceptance instead of judgment.

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Distress Tolerance

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For this DBT component, clients learn how to cope with difficult situations or intense emotions without making rash decisions that could have negative effects.

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Emotional Regulation

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Emotional regulation helps clients identify and understand their responses so they can learn to manage them better. It involves developing skills such as cognitive restructuring, which allows clients to challenge their negative thought patterns.

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Interpersonal Effectiveness

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During this component, clients focus on improving relationships by learning effective strategies for: 

• Communication
• Assertiveness, and 
• Conflict-resolution 

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Step Toward a Better Future With Clear Steps Recovery

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Our Dialectical Behavior Therapy in MA is designed to provide you with the support, skills, and understanding necessary to overcome addiction and reclaim your life. Our team is committed to walking with you every step of the way, offering guidance, compassion, and expert care.

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With Clear Steps rehab in Massachusetts, you gain more than a treatment program; you gain a partner in your recovery. Empowering our clients to build a brighter future, free from the limitations of addiction, drives us. Let’s work together on your journey to recovery.