DBT for children

Clinical Interventions in DBT-C (Part 2)

Clinical Interventions in DBT-C (Part 2)

This feature by Gloria Seo, LCSW-C and Casey Anderson, LCPC, RPT is Part 2 of 2 in a series about clinical interventions that honor the core concepts of DBT-C. In the first part here, Gloria and Casey addressed their favorite interventions in Pretreatment. In part two, they discuss interventions in individual psychotherapy.

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Understanding Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children (Part 3)

Understanding Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children (Part 3)

This feature by Francheska Perepletchikova, PhD is Part 3 of 3 in a series about understanding DBT-C, presented in a question and answer format. In the first part, we defined DBT-C, addressed the target population and the most frequent diagnosis, and examined how symptoms may differ from other disorders. In the second part, we explored how emotional dysregulation develops, what kind of parenting is needed, and the main goals and primary treatment targets of DBT-C. Now, we wrap up with part 3, in which Francheska gives an example of how DBT-C hierarchy is applied during a session, as well as an example of a child-friendly modification to standard model DBT. She will also talk more about therapy-interfering behaviors, secondary treatment targets, and the main mechanists of change.

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Understanding Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children (Part 2)

Understanding Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children (Part 2)

This feature by Francheska Perepletchikova, PhD is Part 2 of 3 in a series about understanding DBT-C, presented in a question and answer format. In the first part, we defined DBT-C, addressed the target population and the most frequent diagnosis, and examined how symptoms may differ from other disorders. In this second part, we will explore how emotional dysregulation develops, what kind of parenting is needed, and the main goals and primary treatment targets of DBT-C.

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children

Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children

DBT for children (DBT-C) was developed to address treatment needs of pre-adolescent children with severe emotional dysregulation and corresponding behavioral discontrol. These children experience emotions on a different level, and much stronger than their peers. Little things irritate them, and emotions may be so overwhelming that verbal or physical aggression occurs.

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