삶의 균형을 잡고 날개를 달기까지 함께한 DBT: DBT 센터를 졸업하며

삶의 균형을 잡고 날개를 달기까지 함께한 DBT. DBT 센터를 졸업하며
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2023년 5월. 저는 감정조절의 어려움, 반복되는 도전과 번복, 미래에 대한 막연한 불안, 어머니와의 갈등 등으로 ‘도움’이 필요했습니다. 상담도 받아보고, 정신과에서 약도 처방받아봤지만, 그 어느 것도 문제를 실질적으로 해결해주진 않았습니다. 단순히 ‘내 이야기’를 털어놓거나 약을 복용하는 것만으로는 10년 이상 반복된 패턴과 갈등을 소거할 순 없었습니다. 격한 분노와 슬픔, 우울과 자책, 원망과 열등의 감정 속에서 무엇이 원인인지도 몰랐던 저는 DBT를 알게되고 더트리그룹에 오게된 후 문제에 ‘해결 방안’이 있음을 알게 되었습니다.
 
처음 치료자 선생님과 치료를 시작했을 때와 졸업하게 된 지금을 비교해보면 제가 얻게 된 건 “스킬”과 “경험” 두 가지입니다. 스킬은 문제상황에서, 혹은 일상에서 나를 지키고 목표를 이루기 위한 도구일 뿐 아니라 나의 문제를 바라보는 시선과 삶의 자세를 다시 세우기 위한 도구였습니다. 자연스럽게 사용하고 익숙해지기 위해선 다양한 대인관계에서, 갈등상황에서, 선택의 기로에서 사용해보는 경험이 필요했습니다. 제 감정을 들여다보고 현재로 돌아오기 위해 “Mindfulness”, 유연함을 통해 장기/중장기 목표를 달성하기 위해 “다이얼렉틱스”, 타인과 원만히 지내고 나를 표현하기 위해 “Dearman Fast”, 행동을 수정해 같은 패턴을 반복하지 않기 위해 “정반대 행동하기”와 “유해성 감소” 등의 다양한 스킬들을 삶에 적용해본 경험이 쌓이니 문제는 더 이상 두려운 것이 아닌 해결가능한 상황이 되었습니다. 감정을 조절하고 불안을 다독이며 긴 호흡으로 한 두 개의 목표를 이루고, 완결하는 경험이 기꺼이 참여하고, 쉬어가고, 또 다시 도전할 수 있게 기반을 다져주었습니다.
 
치료 과정에서 치료자 선생님과 끊임없이 저 스스로를 들여다보고, 계획을 세우는 과정이 쉬웠다고는 할 수 없습니다. 부끄럽고, 부정하고 싶거나 감추고 싶은 모습까지도 드러내고 받아들이면서 치료가 이루어지니까요. 저라는 한 사람을 깊이 궁금해 해주시고 함께 길을, 더 나은 방향을 모색해 주신 채송희 선생님과 함께한 시간은 제 내면의 아이를 치유하고 성인으로서의 첫걸음을 성공적으로 내딛을 수 있게 해주었습니다. 존경하고 감사드립니다. 제 용기와 도전을 높이 사주시고 현재에 존재하는 기쁨을 알게 해주신 조용범 선생님께도 깊이 감사드립니다. 두 치료자 선생님과 긴 시간동안 DBT를 공부한 저는 이제 DBT라는 날개를 얻어 가고픈 곳 그 어디로든 날아갈 수 있을거예요. 계속해서 연습하고 균형을 잡으며 행복하게 지내겠습니다.
 
그동안 감사했습니다!

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Finding Hope and Healing

For the first time in my life I have received a correct and helpful diagnosis.
DBT Client

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Center of Korea / the Tree Group has been so helpful to me in my life in Korea.  Dr.Cho is absolutely unique in his combination of professionalism, expertise, fluency in Korean and English language and culture, and openness to the process of cultural transition.  

  

Add to this his compassion, dedication and unflappable character–and add to this the kindness of his staff! For the first time in my life I have received a correct and helpful diagnosis.  I also always appreciate Dr.Cho’s genuine response to my views about medication.  Coming to DBT Center was a profound turning point in my life.  I am so very grateful for Dr.Cho and the services he and his staff provide here in Korea.  I hope many others benefit from the same good fortune. 

We appreciate our clients for their honest and sincere testimonials.

DBT teaches me what is more effective and rational

I hope you will trust the therapists and try your best until the end.
DBT Client

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a scientifically proven method for effective behavior modification.

It doesn’t just comfort the mind, but it also teaches me what is more effective and rational for me. There may be times when you have to do things you don’t want to do, and there may be times when you doubt the effectiveness of the treatment, but I hope you will trust the therapists and try your best until the end. I hope you will always trust and follow the therapists who have warm hearts.

Even if you can’t see the future, you need to be prepared to trust the therapists’ words completely.

 

If you are prepared like that, you will also have good results like me.

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I finally comprehend why life is worth the trouble

I have learned to trust myself more; I didn’t expect how much self trust would bring me peace.
DBT client

Thank you for all your support and guidance over the past six months. The past few months have been quite a journey for me, and my perspective on life has evolved in ways that I could never have anticipated. I no longer feel the compulsive need to plan every minute detail of my life excessively. I have learned to trust myself more; I didn’t expect how much self trust would bring me peace.

 

Most importantly, I think I finally comprehend why life, despite all its ups and downs, struggles, and moments of despair, is worth the trouble. My life feels full and vibrant, even in the face of momentary stress or unexpected changes. I am no longer fear the unknown and instead gets excited by it, and I have learned to embrace change as an integral part of my life. I finally feel like I can breathe.

 

Thank you for your empathy and insights, and the invaluable skills you’ve taught me. Thank you!

We appreciate our clients for their honest and sincere testimonials. 

 

The Tree Group Was A Turning Point In My Life

If it hadn't been for Tree, I believe achieving an average score of 92 on last year's qualification exam and securing early admission to college would have been impossible for me.
ALC student

If it hadn’t been for Tree, I believe achieving an average score of 92 on last year’s qualification exam and securing early admission to college would have been impossible for me.

 

Before joining Tree, I struggled with studying. However, since enrolling, I’ve been able to fully immerse myself in learning, supported by dedicated teachers. I successfully completed both middle and high school qualification exams and even managed to excel in the college entrance exam.

 

If it hadn’t been for Tree, I believe achieving an average score of 92 on last year’s qualification exam and securing early admission to college would have been impossible for me.

 

While I’m graduating from Tree now, I’m not going to settle for my current achievements. Instead, I’m fully committed to pushing myself even further academically.

 

Thank you.

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"I do not know how to thank the DBT clinicians who taught me to live a better life while I was drowning in pain."

This year was the most challenging and yet, the most rewarding year of my life. 

I do not know how to thank the DBT clinicians who taught me to live a better life while I was drowning in pain.  

It was a very precious experience.  

I do not feel like crying, but I feel a little blue writing the treatment review.  

I have an entrance exam coming up, and I know I can overcome the challenge since I tackled through a tougher challenge already.  

I can do it! 

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During the pendemic, Dr. Cho and his team in Korea reached to people who are in great psychological assistance.

지금, 나는 행복합니다

DBT 후기

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"다른 곳에서는 전혀 짚어주지 않았던 발달장애까지 말씀을 해주셔서 그 사건 이후의 혼란을 정리하고 진정한 나를 되찾을 수 있었던 것 같습니다."

PE DBT 치료 내담자

지속노출치료와 DBT를 약 2년간 진행했습니다. 치료 이후 트라우마 관련된 기억이 불쑥불쑥 떠오르는 증상이 사라졌고 그것과 동반되는 분노 발작의 세기가 줄어들었습니다. 

10년간 트라우마때문에 내 본 모습을 잃어버렸다고 느꼈는데 원래의 나를 되찾은 것 같습니다. 그전에는 책 읽고 혼자 있는 것을 좋아했지만, 그 일 이후로 그러지 못하게 되었는데 다시 그런 취미 생활을 즐길 수 있게 되었습니다.
 
처음에 상담을 받았을 때부터 다른 곳과 달리 성폭력 트라우마에 전문적이라는 인상을 받아서 이 곳에서 상담을 시작했습니다. 상담을 받는 중에는 오히려 전보다 더 많이 울게 되는 것 같아서 힘들 때도 있었는데, 어느 순간 증상이 많이 나아진 것을 스스로 느끼고 놀랐었던 기억이 납니다. 

또한 다른 곳에서는 전혀 짚어주지 않았던 발달장애까지 말씀을 해주셔서 그 사건 이후의 혼란을 정리하고 진정한 나를 되찾을 수 있었던 것 같습니다. 

앞으로의 미래에 대한 걱정이 없지 않지만, 지금은 행복해졌다고 말할 수 있습니다.

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I believe that I can overcome any upcoming challenges

"I do not know how to thank the DBT clinicians
who taught me to live a better life while I was drowning in pain."

DBT Client

This year was the most challenging and yet, the most rewarding year of my life. 

 

I do not know how to thank the DBT clinicians who taught me to live a better life while I was drowning in pain.  

 

It was a very precious experience.  

 

I do not feel like crying, but I feel a little blue writing the treatment review.  

 

I have an entrance exam coming up, and I know I can overcome the challenge since I tackled through a tougher challenge already.  

 

I can do it! 

* We appreciate our clients for their honest and sincere testimonials. 

Learning to observe myself through DBT

"I was able to untangle my emotions one by one."
DBT Client

All my emotions were interconnected and continuously disorganised. This led me to suffer from insomnia and an eating disorder. My body rested but the exhaustion continued, I felt powerless. I acknowledged that this was a serious issue, and since I was not able to resolve it alone, I seeked for support. 

 

With DBT, I was able to untangle my emotions one by one, and I started to observe myself. For the past four months, I was able to understand myself better, and maintain the comfrot that I feel right now.  

 

Thank you, the Tree Group!  

* We appreciate our clients for their honest and sincere testimonials. 

A desert island life has changed.

"...my island has become a nice, relaxing site for a holiday."
DBT Client

One year ago, my life was like a desert island. 

 

Having consistent failures and struggles since I was young taught me feelings of helplessness and obsession, and my life became a ruined island. It was not easy for me to escape nor for others to come and save me from the rocky ocean on the island. 

 

Since I had visited various places already and came to the Tree Group as the fourth treatment center, I did not have a high expectation. And yet, as I learned more and more skills, my desert island started changing gradually. Starting off with talking about the way the “edible green kimchi” made me smile, I participated in DBT for a year, thinking that I am building a small and strong wooden tower inside myself. Now when I look up, I see that my island has become a nice, relaxing site for a holiday, perhaps.  

 

The past year was a great opportunity for me to gain so much, and now I feel happier than I could have imagined. Thank you very much.  

* We appreciate our clients for their honest and sincere testimonials.