So, what actually is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)?  If you’re like me, you've probably run into a lot of long articles and blog posts about DBT that are intimidating, hard to read, and ultimately leave you with very little clarity. But what if you don't have the time to sift through multiple articles just to gain a better understanding? Well, that’s what this is for. My plan to get this explanation right involves two simple steps: understanding the terms, and understa

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