Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Clinical Practice: Applications across Disorders and Settings

by Linda A. Dimeff (Editor)

First developed to treat suicidal individuals with borderline personality disorder, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) has since been adapted to a range of settings and populations. This practical book--edited by close collaborators of DBT originator Marsha M. Linehan--presents applications for depression, substance dependence, eating disorders, psychosis, suicidal and assaultive behaviors, and other complex problems. Leading contributors, including Linehan herself, describe how to implement this evidence-based treatment with adults, adolescents, couples and families, and forensic clients. Issues in establishing and maintaining an effective DBT program are also addressed. Over a dozen reproducible worksheets and forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.
See also "Doing Dialectical Behavior Therapy: A Practical Guide, " by Kelly Koerner, which demonstrates DBT techniques in detail.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Mental Health, Social Work

363 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 14, 2007

Reviews

[Kristie]

For a text book, this was pretty good. There was a lot of useful information designed to help people decide if they want to use DBT in their practice. Some of the points were a bit repetitive, but I found that those were the basics of DBT that they applied to various situations.

[Juletta Gilge · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great preview for understanding implementation of DBT.

[stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

(bought at apa convention (aug '07). theoretically the point of my workshop, though not so much.)

[Beth]

i only read this while at work...otherwise, my patients seem to come home with me.

[Candace · Rating 3 out of 5]

So far so good. It really goes over the basis and research behind DBT. I'm hoping it will help me perfect my skills.

[Tim Browne · Rating 5 out of 5]

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