Dialectical Behavior Therapy With Girls in Wilderness – Essays
Feb 1st, 2011 | Blog, behavior therapy, mindfulness, wilderness
”There is something powerful about simply being in Nature. Time slows, one’s heart rate slows, & the stressors of life often dissolve.” Dialectical Behavior Therapy treats those struggling to manage emotions & destructive behaviors. Go here to read the benefits, & importance of practicing mindfulness.
Wilderness provides an excellent setting for girls to practice the four key skills of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
