Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Services at Hawaii Island Recovery

Effective, comprehensive treatment for overcoming addiction and mental health needs can be difficult to find. At Hawaii Island Recovery, we understand the personal nature of addressing mental health disorders, addiction, and the emotional impact of challenges like psychological trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD.) Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, is just one option available at Hawaii Island Recovery to help you begin your personalized journey overcoming mental health disorders, addiction, or a combination therein. 

“Dialectic” is the synthesis of two seemingly opposite terms. The basic premise of DBT is to establish a dynamic for patients that can support two opposing goals: change and acceptance. This approach empowers those in recovery to accept difficulties, stresses, and past events while making changes for their present and future. 

DBT is focused on a few key foundations. These are:

DBT also focuses heavily on acceptance of oneself and validating difficult emotions or experiences. Using mindfulness practices to identify and validate these challenges can empower a person to make effective changes while feeling understood and accepted in their experiences throughout recovery. 

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is another form of therapy that is commonly associated with DBT. However, while the two practices do have some overlap in their focus on mindfulness and emotional regulation, DBT holds a unique distinction from CBT. 

DBT has a greater emphasis on accepting negative emotions and, thus, acceptance of oneself. Validating negative emotions and feelings, confronting the impact of anxiety and depression, and more can be an important perspective. Learning that it is okay to experience negative emotions and accepting oneself while still pushing for change can be a transformative approach to healing. 

Effective use of DBT at Hawaii Island Recovery can be a crucial aspect of overcoming past trauma. This approach can help a person accept and cope with the effects of past traumas while promoting emotional regulation and improving emotional resilience in the face of these challenges. It can also help you replace impulsive behaviors with more directed and healthy activities, all while creating strategies for navigating times of distress and self-destructive behaviors in recovery. 

DBT is effective by helping you or your loved one accept themselves while setting new goals for change. Mindfulness practices can help you identify challenges, stress, anxiety, and more unique to your healing journey, as well as confront these challenges to create honest expectations and explore effective treatment methods. By accepting oneself, you can be more forthright in finding your best practices, exploring new perspectives, and creating a healthier daily routine. Some goals of DBT include:

DBT is also an evolving, malleable approach to treatment. Working with professionals at Hawaii Island Recovery to update and set new goals throughout recovery from addiction, mental health disorders, and trauma can ensure that you are always able to push to your next milestone and continue making changes for a healthier daily life. DBT can also be used alongside many other holistic healing opportunities, empowering you to find the combination of strategies that addresses your unique needs and goals in treatment. 

DBT is a proven, effective approach to healing from drug addiction, alcohol addiction, mental health disorders, and traumatic experiences. Embracing DBT opportunities with Hawaii Island Recovery can be a great place to begin personalizing your journey to change. 

Addiction treatment using DBT and having opportunities for further personalization with other holistic strategies can be a great approach to establishing a healthy, sober life. Some of the common DBT strategies for treating addiction include:

Acceptance and change are the diametrically opposite sides that make up the whole of DBT. These goals include:

Starting your healing journey with DBT at Hawaii Island Recovery has many advantages. Our experienced therapists, supportive community of peers and professionals, and luxurious healing opportunities across the beautiful Hawaiian island all work in tandem to create a unique recovery experience. 

We also use an array of proven techniques and therapies in addition to DBT to create a holistic, sustainable, and personalized approach to change. Experiential therapies and adventure therapy across Hawaii’s beautiful landscapes, beaches and ocean, local community and cultural engagement, and more are all available. We also provide on-site amenities like acupuncture, massage, yoga, and much more alongside effective DBT practices to address all of your needs in recovery, from emotional and physical needs to spiritual healing and social needs to create sustainable change. 

Family therapy programs are also available to help you and your family overcome addiction, mental health disorders, and trauma together while creating new levels of understanding, acceptance, communication, and change at home. 

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is highly effective in addressing conditions such as borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance abuse issues. By combining cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices, DBT helps individuals develop coping skills to manage intense emotions and form healthier relationships.

The length of DBT treatment is designed to allow individuals to fully engage with the skills, concepts, and strategies taught in therapy, ensuring lasting changes and growth. DBT is a holistic approach that combines individual therapy, group skills training, phone coaching, and consultation for therapists. This comprehensive structure enables individuals to practice and internalize the skills they learn in therapy, leading to sustainable results.

Teletherapy has emerged as a viable option for individuals seeking dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) as a means to improve mental health and overall well-being. In today’s fast-paced world, where time and accessibility are paramount, teletherapy offers a convenient and effective way to receive DBT treatment from the comfort of one’s own home. This luxury of being able to connect with a licensed therapist remotely eliminates barriers such as travel time, scheduling conflicts, and geographical limitations, making DBT more accessible to those in need.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) has emerged as a transformative approach that brands itself as a beacon of hope for those seeking long-term recovery from mental health struggles. With its roots in cognitive-behavioral therapy, DBT offers a unique blend of acceptance and change strategies, making it a powerful tool in the realm of mental health treatment. Delving deep into the intricacies of one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, DBT provides a luxury of self-awareness that paves the path to sustainable healing and growth.

DBT is just one option of many to help you or your loved one pursue sobriety and change. Learn more at (866) 390-5070.