Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that is designed to help individuals manage their emotions and improve their interpersonal skills. Developed by psychologist Dr. Marsha Linehan in the 1980s, DBT has been proven to be effective in treating a variety of mental health conditions, including borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.

One of the key components of DBT is the use of interventions and resources to help clients learn and practice new skills. This can include techniques such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Here are 35 DBT interventions and resources that therapists can use in their therapy sessions:

1. Mindfulness Meditation: Teach clients how to focus on the present moment and be aware of their thoughts, feelings, and sensations without judgment.

2. Dialectical Thinking: Help clients learn to hold two seemingly contradictory beliefs at the same time and find a middle ground.

3. Opposite Action: Encourage clients to act in the opposite way of their emotions in order to change them.

4. Emotion Regulation: Teach clients how to identify and manage their emotions in a healthy way.

5. Radical Acceptance: Help clients accept things that they cannot change.

6. Interpersonal Effectiveness: Teach clients how to communicate assertively and set boundaries in their relationships.

7. Self-Soothe Techniques: Encourage clients to engage in activities that bring them comfort and relaxation.

8. Distress Tolerance Skills: Help clients cope with intense emotions without resorting to destructive behaviors.

9. Validation: Offer clients emotional support and understanding without judgment.

10. Behavior Chain Analysis: Help clients identify the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that lead to a problematic outcome.

11. SMART Goals: Work with clients to set Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals.

12. Core Mindfulness Skills: Teach clients how to observe, describe, and participate in their experiences without judgment.

13. Check the Facts: Encourage clients to examine the evidence for their beliefs and assumptions.

14. PLEASE Skills: Help clients prioritize taking care of their Physical health, Eating well, Avoiding mood-altering substances, getting enough Sleep, and getting Exercise.

15. ABC PLEASE Skills: Teach clients to Accumulate positive emotions, Build Mastery, Cope ahead with potential stressors, and Encourage self-soothing.

16. DEAR MAN Skills: Teach clients how to assertively Ask for what they want, Describe their feelings, Express their needs, Assert themselves, Reinforce their message, stay Mindful, Appear confident, and Negotiate.

17. FAST Skills: Encourage clients to be Fair, no Apologies, Stick to values, and be Truthful.

18. GIVE Skills: Teach clients to be Gentle, Interested, Validate, and use an Easy manner.

19. Relationship Effectiveness: Help clients improve their communication and conflict resolution skills in their relationships.

20. Opposite to Emotion Action: Encourage clients to act in a way that is opposite to their current emotion.

21. Filling the Emotion Regulation Cup: Help clients engage in activities that reduce emotional distress.

22. Non-Judgmental Stance: Encourage clients to practice accepting themselves and their experiences without judgment.

23. Pleasant Activities: Encourage clients to engage in activities that they enjoy or find fulfilling.

24. Building Mastery: Help clients develop skills and achieve goals in order to build self-confidence and self-esteem.

25. Cope Ahead: Work with clients to plan ahead for potentially triggering situations in order to cope effectively.

26. Imagery: Use guided imagery techniques to help clients relax and reduce anxiety.

27. Validation Strategies: Teach clients how to validate their own emotions and experiences.

28. Acknowledge and Accommodate: Help clients acknowledge their strengths and limitations and find ways to accommodate for them.

29. DEAR MAN GIVE FAST Skills: Encourage clients to use a combination of these skills in their interactions with others.

30. Emotion Diary: Have clients keep track of their emotions, triggers, and coping strategies in a diary.

31. Check the Facts Worksheet: Use this worksheet to help clients challenge their distorted thoughts and beliefs.

32. Emotion Regulation Worksheets: Provide clients with worksheets and exercises to help them regulate their emotions.

33. Interpersonal Effectiveness Worksheets: Use these worksheets to help clients work on their communication and relationship skills.

34. Distress Tolerance Worksheets: Provide clients with tools and exercises to help them cope with distressing emotions.

35. DBT Diary Card: Have clients track their use of DBT skills on a daily basis in order to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.

These interventions and resources can be tailored to suit the specific needs and goals of each client. By incorporating these techniques into therapy sessions, therapists can help clients develop the skills they need to effectively manage their emotions, improve their relationships, and lead more fulfilling lives.