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ADHD Experts Podcast
530- Managing ADHD and Emotion Dysregulation with Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dec 3, 2024
Lauren Allerhand, Co-director of DBT programs at the Child Mind Institute, shares her expertise in diagnosing and treating ADHD in children. She discusses how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps manage emotional dysregulation through acceptance and mindfulness. Learn about effective strategies for parents to support their children's emotional needs and the role of validation in DBT. The conversation also delves into engaging teens in therapy and empowers children with coping strategies during crises.
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- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines mindfulness and acceptance strategies to help children with ADHD manage intense emotions effectively.
- Emotional dysregulation often coexists with ADHD, contributing to behavioral issues and increasing the risk of anxiety and depression in adolescents.
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Understanding Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) integrates cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness and acceptance strategies, initially developed for chronically suicidal adults. It focuses on helping individuals manage intense emotions by teaching them distress tolerance skills and emotional regulation. Over the years, DBT has been adapted for adolescents and even younger children, emphasizing a family-based approach. The therapy aims to improve social relationships and decision-making through enhancing self-acceptance and reality acceptance.
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