# What is DBT? Can it be useful for me? **URL:** \ **Category:** Emotional effects\ **Created:** [6 August 2025 09:31 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/what-is-dbt-can-it-be-useful-for-me/44029 "2025-08-06T09:31:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Bobbi](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/bobbi/32/7611_2.png) [@Bobbi](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Bobbi)\ **Post date:** [6 August 2025 09:31 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/what-is-dbt-can-it-be-useful-for-me/44029/1 "2025-08-06T09:31:24Z")
Many years ago after my heart attacks the hospital offered everyone a package of care. I think what it offered should be part of after stroke treatment for all. I came across DBT and suggest all affected by stroke should be encouraged to make use of it. It is free. It offers courses and reading materials all of which are useful to those affected by stroke. I am sure it will help address the many problems encountered after a traumatic event. At first sight it appears to me to be something stroke treatment lacks. Here is a screenshot of the online course _click to enlarge_ : ![Screenshot_20250806_105501](https://msgforumuploads.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/f/8/f867c60e9862650823f10aaa49b987e8c2a701c4.jpeg) # Please check out this link for more info:- > **[Dialectical Behavior Therapy: DBT Skills, Worksheets, Videos](https://dialecticalbehaviortherapy.com/)** > > Want to learn DBT? Take control of your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. Watch the free exercises, complete the worksheets, and see the change. I first encountered this sort of thing twenty five years ago after hospitalisation with heart attacks. I found it very useful and think it is relevant in many scenarios including stroke. I would encourage any and all affected by stroke to give this a try. **keep on keepin on** ✍ 😀 👍 ---
**Author:** ![Mrs5K](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/mrs5k/32/396_2.png) [@Mrs5K](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Mrs5K)\ **Post date:** [6 August 2025 10:26 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/what-is-dbt-can-it-be-useful-for-me/44029/2 "2025-08-06T10:26:12Z")
Thanks Bobbi. I have registered to see the lessons. ---
**Author:** ![Bobbi](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/bobbi/32/7611_2.png) [@Bobbi](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Bobbi)\ **Post date:** [6 August 2025 10:33 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/what-is-dbt-can-it-be-useful-for-me/44029/3 "2025-08-06T10:33:45Z")
It is a six month course, from what I have seen. Keepin on for that length of time will take steely nerve and iron determination. I’m sure it will be worthwhile. Though most will want an easy path I think. A 26 week course for free is certainly good value. ---
**Author:** ![Mrs5K](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/mrs5k/32/396_2.png) [@Mrs5K](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Mrs5K)\ **Post date:** [6 August 2025 10:36 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/what-is-dbt-can-it-be-useful-for-me/44029/4 "2025-08-06T10:36:35Z")
I will give it a go. Hopeful I will last thd whole course. ---
**Author:** ![Bobbi](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/bobbi/32/7611_2.png) [@Bobbi](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Bobbi)\ **Post date:** [6 August 2025 10:53 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/what-is-dbt-can-it-be-useful-for-me/44029/5 "2025-08-06T10:53:12Z")
@Mrs5K You must keep us posted. For good or bad it will be useful to hear more. I feel there is value in this. Maybe others will get involved and hopefully report back with their experiences. ---
**Author:** ![Rups](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/rups/32/27794_2.png) [@Rups](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Rups)\ **Post date:** [6 August 2025 12:28 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/what-is-dbt-can-it-be-useful-for-me/44029/6 "2025-08-06T12:28:11Z")
A good find Bobbi, I’m sure there are stroke survivors who may find DBT useful for managing the trauma of stroke and subsequent emotional challenges when engaging with others or life’s, at times, challenging state of affairs. I, for one, find it useful. I did see a psychotherapist after stroke and began CBT but it wasn’t for me. My brain and mind are quite busy, so I found CBT to tie them in knots. CBT works brilliantly for others but for me I prefer DBT. ---
**Author:** ![Lizzie22](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/user_avatar/onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/lizzie22/32/15992_2.png) [@Lizzie22](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Lizzie22)\ **Post date:** [6 August 2025 19:52 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/what-is-dbt-can-it-be-useful-for-me/44029/7 "2025-08-06T19:52:14Z")
@Bobbi Thanks for this Bobbi, I shall take a look after my holiday. ---
**Author:** ![Apple](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Apple](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/u/Apple)\ **Post date:** [27 August 2025 09:14 UTC](https://onlinecommunity.stroke.org.uk/t/what-is-dbt-can-it-be-useful-for-me/44029/8 "2025-08-27T09:14:09Z")
Thanks Bobbi. Inhave signed up too but as you say I think we are all hoping for that miracle that will make us all 100% again!! But will give it a go and try to last the 26 weeks. Janrt