The four DBT skill modules
Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Each is taught in groups and practised individually.
Why DBT helps in addiction
Many people use substances to manage overwhelming emotions. DBT provides alternatives that work in the moment, reducing impulsive relapse.
Which conditions is DBT used for?
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Eating disorder treatment
- Cocaine addiction treatment
- Anxiety treatment
- Trauma treatment
Swiss clinics offering DBT
- Clinic Les AlpesLes Avants
- Clinique La MétairieNyon
- Privatklinik MeiringenMeiringen
- Sanatorium KilchbergKilchberg
- Privatklinik WyssMünchenbuchsee
- Klinik Schützen RheinfeldenRheinfelden
Frequently asked questions
Is DBT only for borderline personality disorder?
It was developed for BPD but is now widely used for addiction, eating disorders and emotional dysregulation.
