Creative and Engaging DBT Resources to Enhance the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training Experience
We help people learn DBT’s practical life skills to fine tune their lives.
for Clinicians – DBT Participants – Schools – Music Therapists
Free Songs for DBT!
Get Access to Songs for Strengthening DBT Skills- A Collaborative Resource
Don’t stress about searching for recorded songs to help with DBT skills. We’ve created a place for everyone to find what they are looking for. The only thing we ask in return is for you to share songs you use to strengthen skills so we continue to add to our list
What is DBT?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an effective evidence-based treatment model created by Dr. Marsha Linehan, that uses skills training in the areas of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, to “change behavioral, emotional, thinking, and interpersonal patterns associated with problems in living” (Linehan 2015) DBT skills can enhance the lives of all.
Why Music?
What if I have no musical talent or know how?
Here’s how we help with DBT.
Option 1 – Hire a qualified DBT informed Board Certified Music Therapist to provide direct services to you.
We are thoroughy trained in the use of music to meet non musical goals.
(including DBT skills mastery)
Option 2 – Do it yourself. How?
Use our ready-made activities, made by music therapists and designed even for the non musician.
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Clinicians
As a DBT clinician, we understand that you sometimes have challenges with clients who don’t pay attention or are bored in groups, and those who just can’t seem to remember the skills.
If you ever seek creative ideas for reaching these clients and for livening up your skills training but don’t have time or don’t feel creative yourself, don’t worry! We’ve designed a ready-made resource library of activities (even for the non-musician) to help you:
- Make your DBT groups more engaging!
- Make virtual groups more interactive!
- Reach participants with different learning styles!
- Enhance client ability to understand and apply DBT skills!
- Provide a variation on skills groups for participants who are on a 2nd or 3rd cycle!
Research fact: In a recent study completed at Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital, a music therapist and a psychologist compared traditional DBT skills groups with skills training that included music therapy. The results on client outcomes were favorable for music. The results will be released in the Journal of Music Therapy. Until then all the details can’t be released.
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DBT Participants
Are you currently studying DBT skills? If you’re like others, you might be struggling to remember the skills when you need them the most even though you are thoroughly committed to mastering DBT’s life changing skills.
Well, we have created a program especially for you called “DBT Skills Mastery through Music!” This is a fun and engaging way to:
- Supplement your DBT skills training groups
- Gain mastery of DBT skills
- Create a brighter future for yourself and those around you.
- Enhance your life!
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Schools, Teachers, Parents
We are passionate about supporting evolving DBT in Schools programs. These programs provide Social Emotional Learning & Practical Life Enhancement Skills for Youth. What better way to help children of all ages to learn than through music! Music activities and specially created songs can help children of various ages and stages to learn:
- Emotion management skills
- Communication skills
- Decision making skills
- Skills for getting through difficult times
- Skills for enhanced relationships
Music Therapists
We often hear from music therapists that they feel they didn’t learn enough about how to help clients regulate their emotions and behaviors. Ever feel that way? We can help you to
- Gain new ways to use music therapy to support your clients in regulating emotions, getting through difficult times, making wise decisions, impulsivity, communicating effectively, relationships
- Build a toolkit of practical life skills to support those you serve in creating a life worth living
- Increase effectiveness as a provider…
- Earn CMTEs!
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