DBT Skills Archives - City Behavioral Health

Intensive DBT Programs: Are They Right for You?

Intensive DBT Programs: Are They Right for You? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan, is one of the most researched treatments for emotional dysregulation, borderline personality disorder,…

citybehavioralhealthMarch 3, 2026

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Common Challenges Addressed in Family Therapy

Family therapy strengthens relationships by helping households improve communication, manage conflict, and cope with stress. Even well-functioning families experience challenges — and therapy provides the structure and support needed to…

citybehavioralhealthNovember 26, 2025

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A Beginner’s Guide to Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy is one of the most effective treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related anxiety conditions. Although the idea of facing your fears may feel…

citybehavioralhealthNovember 26, 2025

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Navigating Conflict in Relationships Through Therapy

Every relationship experiences conflict. What matters most is how partners handle it. Couples therapy provides guidance for communicating effectively, resolving disagreements, and rebuilding connection. Why Conflict Happens Common triggers include:…

citybehavioralhealthNovember 25, 2025

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What Makes Therapy Intensives So Effective?

Introduction For some clients, one hour a week isn’t enough to create meaningful change. Therapy intensives—half-day, full-day, or multi-day immersive sessions—offer concentrated time for deep work and accelerated progress. Why…

citybehavioralhealthOctober 20, 2025

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Harm Reduction vs. Abstinence: Understanding the Approaches in Addiction Treatment

Introduction When addressing substance use, one of the first questions many New Yorkers face is: Should I stop entirely, or can I work toward safer use? Both harm reduction and…

citybehavioralhealthOctober 17, 2025

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How ERP Therapy Treats Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Facing Fear, Reclaiming Control: The Power of Exposure and Response Prevention Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can feel like an endless loop—persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) lead to ritualistic behaviors (compulsions) meant to…

citybehavioralhealthAugust 12, 2025

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Using CBT Techniques to Overcome Negative Thought Patterns

How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Helps Rewire the Mind for Resilience Negative thought patterns can quietly influence how we perceive ourselves, others, and the world. Over time, these automatic and often…

citybehavioralhealthAugust 8, 2025

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How DBT Skills Help Manage Emotional Dysregulation

Building Stability, Control, and Confidence Through Evidence-Based Tools Emotional dysregulation—the inability to effectively manage emotional responses—is a core feature of many mental health struggles, including borderline personality disorder (BPD), PTSD,…

citybehavioralhealthJuly 31, 2025