Comprehensive interview on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with Laura Schenck, M.A., Ph.D. student and psychotherapist specializing in mindfulness-based behavioral therapies. Learn what dialectical behavior therapy is, how it differs from traditional CBT, and why it’s particularly effective for borderline personality disorder (BPD) and emotion regulation challenges. Discover DBT’s foundation in mindfulness—directing nonjudgmental, open, accepting, and curious attention to the present moment. Understand the four core DBT skills modules: mindfulness (present-moment awareness), distress tolerance (sitting with uncomfortable emotions without self-destructive behaviors), emotion regulation (identifying and managing emotional states), and interpersonal effectiveness (communicating and relating to others effectively). Explore the “wise mind” concept—accessing deep intuitive knowing that balances emotion mind and reason mind. Laura explains how DBT teaches that “in order to move through painful experiences, we must be willing to identify them, accept their presence, refrain from judgment, and ultimately release them.” Includes guidance on DBT training resources and applications for clients beyond BPD diagnosis.