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Dr. Pamela Lynn Shuman, MD is a pediatric psychiatrist in Mansfield Center, CT specializing in pediatric psychiatry. She graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School. Dr. Pamela Lynn Shuman, MD is affiliated with Natchaug Hospital, Hartford Healthcare, Behavioral Health Network and Integrated Care Partners.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, is a form of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) that was originally developed to help the most severely mentally ill and depressed patients accept therapy. It relies on the same concept in CBT that examines the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and actions, but in DBT the emphasis is first on acceptance rather than change. There is also an emphasis on mindfulness, 'being in the moment,' and relaxation techniques such as yoga. These are combined with a great deal of validation and encouragement from the therapist.
The word 'dialectical' means acting through opposing forces, and this word refers to a few different opposing concepts in DBT:
Dialectical behavior therapy was developed when therapists attempting to use CBT techniques on the most seriously ill patients ran into a problem. When they suggested that a patient change their thoughts, these very vulnerable patients would become overwhelmed and turn aggressive or suicidal. DBT was developed to support these patients with acceptance and validation while still guiding them towards changing problematic thoughts. Although also used for suicidal and self-harming patients today, these days, DBT is mainly used to treat borderline personality disorder. It is one of the few effective interventions for this serious illness.
DBT has been shown to be very effective at reducing self-destructive behavior. It can also be used to teach new coping skills and increase a patient's self-esteem and motivation to become healthier.
Dr. Pamela Lynn Shuman, MD graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School. She completed residency at Brown University Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Rhode Island.
Medical School: Brown University, Alpert Medical School
Residency: Brown University Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Rhode Island
Dr. Pamela Lynn Shuman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Evercare, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Cigna, Coventry, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), CarePartners of Connecticut, Senior Whole Health, Health Direct, Colonial Cooperative Care, BCBS Medicare, Inc., Health Connecticut, Health New England, Connecticare Commercial, Healthy Connecticut, Essence Healthcare, Connecticare Medicare, Community Health Network of Connecticut and Northeast Health Direct.
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Dr. Pamela Shuman is a physician who specializes in pediatric psychiatry. Areas of expertise for Dr. Shuman include substance use disorder, dialectical behavior therapy, and autism spectrum disorders (pervasive developmental disorders). Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Shuman accepts. She attended Brown University, Alpert Medical School and then went on to complete her residency at a hospital affiliated with Brown University. She is professionally affiliated with Natchaug Hospital. According to Hartford Healthcare, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Mansfield Center, CT.
