Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Private Practice: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide Paperback April 1, 2005

by Thomas Marra

Includes CD-ROM with client worksheets and five skills-training slide showsMore Than a Treatment Strategy-A Whole New Direction in PsychotherapyMore than just a new behavioral treatment approach, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) marks a whole new theoretical orientation to the practice of clinical psychology-a rethinking of the causes, descriptions, and treatments of acute mental disorders. This volume offers a detailed explication of DBT in theory and practice. Designed to teach professionals how to use this method in a private-practice setting to treat a range of disorders, this book includes a clear and concise presentation and its orientation within the larger context of psychotherapyDialectic conflict and its role in sustaining mental disordersThe DBT coping skill meaning-making, mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and strategic behavior skillsPractical applications of DBT to a number of acute mental disordersThe book also includes a CD-ROM containing easily reproducible client worksheets and PowerPoint presentations to lead psychoeducational sessions with clients-all formatted to work on both Macintosh and Windows platforms.

Genres: Psychology

Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Micaela Hardyman · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a helpful read in many ways; I especially appreciate the explanation of DBTs theories of pathogenesis and the emphasis on validation. Something I’ve always appreciated about third wave approaches is their understanding of behaviors as functional (even if they are ultimately ineffective) and their resultant understanding that even the most maladaptive behaviors have a payoff that we need to attend to. However, I’ve read better books on this, and I don’t know if I’m just burnt out or if it’s the book itself, but I STRUGGLED to maintain focus reading this. Feel like it could have been presented better or at least broken up into more digestible sections. That, and it’s a little dated at this point. So overall a decent read, but wouldn’t be at the top of my list for DBT recs.

[Judy Egnew Ness · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the most useful books currently in print for DBT clinicians. I especially appreciate how Marra shows the dialectical tensions often present in a number of mental health disorders. This is very helpful in teaching clients to think dialectically and balance contradictory or competing demands and urges.

[stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

not bad. but again, he's no linehan. he has some interesting points though, and he really directs the book toward the average practicing clinician. i think everyone should still have to go through training before they attempt DBT on their own, but if they aren't going to, then at least there is some resource out there for them.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wordy but very useful.

[Jacqueline Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practical and very informative, gives a lot of activities to do with clients.