Gillian Galen

Keep calm, be skilful—and take control! Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is one of the most popular—and most effective—treatments for mental health conditions that result from out-of-control emotions. Combining elements of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Eastern mindfulness practice, DBT was initially used as a powerful treatment to address the suffering associated with borderline personality disorder. It has since proven to have...

An effective skills-building resource for achieving real change with dialectical behaviour therapy Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is the type of talk therapy with the most evidence base for people who experience painful swings in emotions and volatile relationships. It is most commonly applied in the treatment of borderline personality disorder, especially for individuals who also experience suicidal thinking and behaviours....