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Originally Posted by Towanda
Just something to keep in mind with DBT therapy. The therapy and therapists are totally solution focused. So, for example, if you were really upset about something and you called a T, they wouldn't ask what was wrong or try to soothe you, they will be totally focused on what you did to try to change the situation and solve the problem by yourself. I'm not saying that's wrong - it's just that when people are used to traditional therapy, it can seem harsh or unnerving or even uncaring the first couple of times it happens. Also, in the DBT groups, again, problems or personal issues are usually not discussed - group discussion is solution focused.
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Thank you so much for posting this! I'm new to DBT and have been working with it and a DBT therapist for about 2.5 mos now. My T has encouraged me to call when things are super rough and when I do it's been more painful to talk to him than deal with it on my own and it's because of this approach. I couldn't put my finger on what was going on. I've brought it up a couple of times but haven't had any real resolution yet but it has shown me that this particular approach doesn't work for me when I'm in acute emotional pain. Knowing what my T is doing with me helps me to better understand what's going on and resource myself in finding the best support for any given experience. I really really appreciate this! Thank you!
On a side note, I'm enjoying my DBT work. I think it is helping me learn how to be with myself and be with whatever is occuring in a more gentle non-judgemental way. It does take time, work and patience to practice and get to a point where there are noticeable differents but I find it very helpful and I appreciate that it's a newer therapy with a more spiritual component to it which really works for me.