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Originally Posted by 8888an8888
i feel you! i've done a number of DBT sessions - particularly mindfulness - as inpatient, and i found it ridiculous, patronising and about as deep as a paper cut.
i'm the same way with CBT. i despise CBT. goal setting is completely meaningless and unhelpful for a chronic depressive who can't see ANY future; it only serves to patronise and make me feel worse than i did when i started because i can't fulfil any of its goals.
'behavioural therapy' in my opinion is no use for people with severe, major depression. integrative therapy is much more helpful.
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I understand what you're saying and think this makes a lot of sense. Though I am a big fan of both CBT and DBT, I think there needs to be a specific goal on the part of the client or a deep personal desire to make a very specific change that relates to their behavior. That is why it is used often and is very useful with people with addiction or personality disorders. It's not going to get rid of or help eradicate major depression where more support and insight into their feelings is needed.