Eating Disorders: Definition, Symptoms, Traits, Causes, Types and Treatment

Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT) 

Dialectal behavior therapy (DBT)
Dialectal behavior therapy (DBT)

DBT emphasizes managing difficult emotions. By learning DBT techniques, you can change your eating disorder-related behaviors.

DBT aims to develop the following skills:

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility and openness
  • Emotional expression
  • Encouraging mindfulness
  • Coping with feelings of distress

Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorders have been treated with DBT.