What is your go-to approach for dialectical behavior therapy?

My go-to approach for helping people in dialectical behavior therapy is somatic regulation skill-building. I find the best benefit in building somatic calming strategies first because it helps reduce our stress response, making us better-able to apply other coping skills.

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

I teach the following tools in dialectical behavior therapy: Emotion regulation: Being able to control emotions, rather than emotions being in control, Mindfulness: Focus on being aware of and engaged in the current environment, Distress tolerance: Being able to navigate and cope with difficult situations/circumstances

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in dialectical behavior therapy?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in dialectical behavior therapy when they display and report a decrease in emotional reactivity and an increase in mindfulness practices.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement dialectical behavior therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in dialectical behavior therapy with mental health support groups and personal/group spaces for mindfulness practices.

What should someone do to prepare for starting dialectical behavior therapy?

To prepare for their first dialectical behavior therapy session, an individual can take inventory of current coping strategies and support systems they use.

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I have been working with Dr. Covey for almost 6 months now and she has been excellent. I feel like I am heard and understood even when I have a hard time expressing things myself and putting thoughts into words. Having someone who can actually listen and provide the resources to assist myself with past trauma and current challenges has been a life changer.

Read more I have been working with Dr. Covey for almost 6 months now and she has been excellent. I feel like I am heard and understood even when I have a hard time expressing things myself and putting thoughts into words. Having someone who can actually listen and provide the resources to assist myself with past trauma and current challenges has been a life changer.

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