I was completely against the idea of CBT, and DBT even though I knew little of both. Then i went to an residential center for 3 weeks-and that is mostly what was practiced. It took me mot of the time to make a leap of faith that maybe some of these techniques might help. I will say that I never felt like i was being condescended, and all the therapists liked my stubbornness and un-willingness to just jump in and “believe.”

They also said take what you like and leave the rest.