DBT for Binge Eating Disorder: Skills and Strategies
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of therapy that has been shown to be effective in the treatment of binge eating disorder. DBT focuses on emotional regulation to treat eating disorders. DBT is the only treatment approach that focuses primarily on the link between emotion dysregulation and binge eating. This is considered by some to be a good alternative to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. DBT is just one of the services I offer at Bianca VonBank Therapy for those seeking support for their Binge Eating Disorder Treatment in New York, NY.
DBT focuses on helping individuals regulate their emotions, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and improve their interpersonal skills. DBT can help individuals to decrease binge eating behaviors. It also improves their overall quality of life and increases their sense of self-worth. This can be helpful for people struggling with binge eating because disordered eating behaviors can become a way to deal with upsetting feelings or relationship stressors.
Skills and Strategies Used in DBT
to Treat Binge Eating Disorder
Mindfulness
Learning to observe and accept your thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations without judgment. Mindfulness skills can help people with eating disorders learn to notice disordered thoughts without putting them into action.
Distress Tolerance
Developing skills to help you cope with intense emotions without resorting to binge eating or other behaviors that make things worse.
Emotion Regulation
Learning to identify and regulate emotions in a healthy way so you feel more in control of your emotions. These skills encourage the use of coping strategies instead of binge eating. Emotion Regulation skills help to stop unwanted emotions from starting in the first place, regulate or change such emotions once they start, and learn to accept and become comfortable with unavoidable emotions.
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Improving communication and relationship skills to reduce stress and emotional triggers.
Dialectical Thinking
A flexible mindset that that allows you to hold two opposite perspectives simultaneously, such as recognizing the need to stop binge eating behaviors while accepting yourself as you are in the moment.
Urge Surfing
Mindful, non-attached observation of urges to binge or to eat mindlessly. Mindful urge surfing involves awareness without engaging in impulsive mood-dependent behavior. Consistent practice of urge surfing decreases urges over time.
DBT interventions I utilize in my practice
for Binge Eating Disorder Treatment
Identifying what triggers a binge and what keeps you trapped in the binge eating cycle.
Learn skills and strategies for managing emotions without turning to food.
Behavioral chain analysis to analyze what is happening during a binge episode, what led up to the binge episode, and come up with strategies to prevent these triggers from happening again.
Increasing awareness of binge urges and cravings without acting on them.
Decreasing and challenging self-judgment and eating disorder thoughts.
Generalizing meaningful behavior changes into daily life.
Building a life worth living connected to one’s values and goals.
Learn how DBT for Binge Eating Disorder at
Bianca VonBank Therapy in New York, NY Can Help!
Ready to take control of your relationship with food and overcome binge eating disorder? Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) offers a comprehensive approach that equips individuals with the skills and strategies needed to manage symptoms effectively. By working with me at Bianca VonBank Therapy, you can learn to identify triggers, regulate emotions, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. If you or someone you know is struggling with binge eating disorder, I am here to provide support and guidance on your journey to recovery through Binge Eating Disorder Treatment in New York, NY. Take the first step towards a healthier relationship with food and a more fulfilling life by following the steps below:
Reach out for a free consultation.
Speak with a compassionate eating disorder therapist.
Start your journey to a healthier relationship with food.
Other Therapy Services Offered at Bianca VonBank Therapy
in New York, New York, and throughout NY + FL
At Bianca VonBank Therapy, I offer a range of services aimed at supporting your mental health and well-being. In addition to my expertise in Binge Eating Disorder Treatment in New York, NY, I provide counseling for a variety of concerns. These include Therapy for Anxiety and Therapy for Women. I also address issues such as body image, burnout, perfectionism, and relationship challenges. My therapeutic approach incorporates evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to ensure effective and personalized care. Whether you're seeking assistance with a specific issue or aiming to enhance your overall mental wellness, I am committed to guiding you on a path towards a happier, healthier life. Reach out today to discover how therapy can empower you to thrive.