DBT

[Ellie]

I'm going to be starting DBT soon and was wondering about people's experiences with this.

[sparkledust]

it really worked for me


pm me if you want more specific things answered

[Hash]

I have done DBT in various OUt patient and In patient settings. It only works if you really practise the skills continuously and use them as much as possible.

How long are you doing it for?

I didi it in the Priory, going through the material once and then I did it as an in patient with one skills group a week. I personally found it hard to retain the knowledge and use the skills effectively but I am someone who has self harmed for twelve years so its really ingrained in me.

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[Ellie]

thanks.

I'm not sure how long for.  They have just had a dbt practitioner join the psychology team. What I think is good is she plans on teaching my care co-ordinator the basic principles so she can do it with me in a crisis.

[Hash]

Sounds really good. 

Try and do it for as long as possible as that is when the skills you learn will really help.

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