Dialectical Behavior Therapy helps individuals with bipolar disorder manage emotions, relationships, and the behavioral impacts of mood episodes.
DBT Components
DBT teaches mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. For bipolar disorder, DBT helps manage impulsivity during mania, cope with depressive episodes, improve relationship stability, and build structure and routine.
What to Look For
- Certified DBT therapist
- Bipolar disorder experience
- Full DBT model (individual + skills group)
Questions to Ask
- Are you a certified DBT therapist?
- Do you offer both individual therapy and skills group?
- How long is the DBT program?