02/13/2026
DBTSkills. DBT for Addiction.
This infographic provides an overview of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) used specifically as a treatment for Addiction Recovery.
DBT Definition: An Evidence-Based ( research tested) Psychotherapy that uses targeted Behavioral Techniques alongside Mindfulness Skills to Regulate Emotions and Develop Coping Strategies.
DBT Skills for Addiction:
Specially targeted DBT Skills help manage emotional stress linked to substance abuse or other addictive behaviours by replacing destructive behaviors with healthy ones.
It helps with impulse control and triggers.
Four Modules: The therapy is structured around four main DBT Modules
Mindfulness,
Interpersonal Effectiveness,
Distress Tolerance, and
Emotion Regulation.
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