Self-harm refers to deliberate actions that cause physical harm to oneself as a way to cope with emotional distress. It can take many forms, including cutting, burning, scratching, hitting oneself, or interfering with wound healing. While self-harm is often associated with adolescents, individuals of any age, gender, or background can struggle with it. Though it may seem counterintuitive, self-harm often serves as a coping mechanism—helping individuals regulate overwhelming emotions, express distress, or regain a sense of control when they feel powerless.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is more than just learning skills—it’s about applying them to real-life challenges. Individual therapy is one of the four key components of a comprehensive DBT program, offering a personalized space to explore struggles, refine skills, and work toward meaningful goals with the guidance of a trained DBT therapist.

At the DBT Center of Utah, we encourage our clients to complete a diary card every day and bring it to their individual therapy sessions. More than just a checklist, this powerful tool helps track your emotions, stress levels, urges, behaviors, and DBT skills usage—giving both you and your therapist a clear picture of your progress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) isn’t just about learning skills in a group or therapy session—it’s about applying them in real life. But what happens when you’re faced with a stressful situation and aren’t sure what to do? That’s where DBT phone coaching comes in.

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) often feels like navigating a stormy sea—intense emotions, rocky relationships, and impulsive decisions can make life feel overwhelming. For those facing these challenges, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has emerged as a powerful and proven approach to creating lasting change.

DBT Skills Groups offer a structured, interactive environment to learn, practice, and refine key skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation.