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CBT and DBT

Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe

What is the difference between these two? How do you know which would be better for my situation?  Is it better to train whith a  professional of learned from a book?

Maui1992
Maui1992
I have read CBT workbooks and DBT workbooks and found them both very helpful. CBT = cognitive behavioural therapy – mainly works on changing cognitive distortions into rational thought. Such as the irrational belief of all or nothing thinking, mind reading, catastrophizing, etc.
DBT – dialectical behavioural therapy also works on mindfulness and interpersonal skills.
I find working in a manual helpful, but having a therapist to work with at the same time would be even better. :-)
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I agree with what Maui has written.... If you're able to get a therapist is would help I think a great deal but I find them too expensive

I was in a cognitive group years ago and it was wonderful.... Big hug....xo
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
Thank you guys.
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