How DBT Helps Teens with ADHD

DBT, or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, is a modality that can be applied to a lot of different populations and a lot of different psychological needs. It's particularly diverse because it utilizes skills that are applicable for everyone. The focus is on skills that are applicable in different aspects of most people's lives, such as emotion regulation, social skills, and crisis management skills. These skills are also highly adaptable. Because of this adaptability, DBT skills are extremely useful for people with ADHD. 

ADHD is a condition that responds exceptionally well to skill-based therapy. Everyone who has ADHD experiences it differently, so any approach to address ADHD and how it can complicate someone's life needs to be personalized. ADHD also affects a number of different arenas of life, such as emotion regulation, organization, motivation, and interpersonal skills. Often times when we are struggling with ADHD, the best thing we can do is Source different skills that we can apply actively within our lives in order to affect change. DBT is research backed in its ability to do exactly this. The skills that we utilize in DBT can be easily adapted to address issues for someone with ADHD and facilitate the skills that they need in order to manage their disorder. In addition, because the skills are so well researched and backed thoroughly, we understand their efficacy over time and can confirm that sticking with them will improve situation. DBT skills are also extremely helpful for people with ADHD not only because of their adaptability but because of their concrete step by step methods. This makes it easier to follow and to remember. Similarly the use of mnemonic devices in DBT are extremely helpful for people with ADHD, who frequently struggle with memory. 

If you have questions about how DBT can help with ADHD, feel free to reach out to Mindful Healing.