[Martina]

I live in a small town, and there is not a single therapist that is trained in Dialectial Behavioral Therapy, which is the #1 treatment for Borderline.

My therapist did give me this book: http://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Be...9466855&sr=8-1

I worked it all, but I don't feel that it really helped me that much. I need more.

I Googled a little and I can't really find an online resource that actually teaches me DBT.

I'd love videos/DVD's of lessons, and easy to follow lessons and stuff.

Any ideas?

[Michah]

Hi Martina,

What kind of therapy does your current T practice? And can you discuss your DBT findings with her/him?

When I was dx with BPD 16 years ago, DBT was not heard of. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy was the norm. I am not saying that CBT was a good type of therapy with BPD, but it sufficed. I definately learnt new behavioural skills and my T at the time was a very precious person. I saw her for 7 years and she saved my life surely.

Can you combine your current therapy with your DBT findings? My current T who is also very precious ( I have been fortuitous with my T's), combines a mixture of therapy types. She focuses a lot on mindfulness and radical acceptance, which, from my knowledge, are popular DBT concepts.

So yes, I do believe you can learn concepts on your own, but it would be good to keep an open dialogue on your findings, to keep perspective and direction.

Good luck.......I believe anything is possible if you feel it helps....

In stillness,

Michah

[HistoryChef]

Originally Posted by Michah

Hi Martina,

What kind of therapy does your current T practice? And can you discuss your DBT findings with her/him?

When I was dx with BPD 16 years ago, DBT was not heard of. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy was the norm. I am not saying that CBT was a good type of therapy with BPD, but it sufficed. I definately learnt new behavioural skills and my T at the time was a very precious person. I saw her for 7 years and she saved my life surely.

Can you combine your current therapy with your DBT findings? My current T who is also very precious ( I have been fortuitous with my T's), combines a mixture of therapy types. She focuses a lot on mindfulness and radical acceptance, which, from my knowledge, are popular DBT concepts.

So yes, I do believe you can learn concepts on your own, but it would be good to keep an open dialogue on your findings, to keep perspective and direction.

Good luck.......I believe anything is possible if you feel it helps....

In stillness,

Michah

I was involved with DBT about thirteen years ago. I found it to be useful, and enlightening. would like to become involved again; may try to check out some internet sites. If anyone finds something credible online, I would like very much to know.

[Hearty]

I would have difficulty doing it on my own, but I think you could definitely benefit from it if you're motivated.

There's an excellent online site ...dbtselfhelp.com

And excellent DBT Chat sessions led by Rapunzel here on Tuesdays at 10:30.

Marsha Linehan (creator of DBT) has dvds out, but I haven't seen them myself.

Good luck!

[just2b]

There is a site called DBTSelfhelp.com, it is a great resource if you are still looking.

[mlpHolmes]

Great Postings above!!!!

Free: You can download a great DBT series plus extras!
(concepts of Marsha Linehan's, created DBT)
**Ms. Linehan's bk. ~$40.00 same DBT series,
no extras!

Much Love,
Holmes