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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy, which was developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan, a professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington. This treatment was developed as tool for those who struggle with self-harm behaviors such as cutting and suicide attempts. Following are links to resources on this topic.
What Is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a method of treatment that was devised by Marsha Linehan, faculty at the University of Washington in Seattle, for the treatment of borderline personality disorder (BPD). Because of its success and due to similar behavior patterns, DBT is now being used in many settings as a viable therapy for the treatment of bipolar disorder.
DBT - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - Quick Definition
DBT - short for Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - was developed specifically to treat Borderline Personality Disorder and since then has also been used in the treatment of Bipolar Disorder. More ...
Discuss DBT on Our Forum
Host Jean (also known as Tempest) has extensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. In the mission for this folder, Tempest notes that people with mental illness often feel controlled by their illness; coping techniques put the reins back in the hands of the person.
A Promising Treatment
An article from McLean Hospital detailing the research behind DBT, which was first used for those with borderline personality disorder and is now being more widely with many disorders.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
An outline of how this therapy should work.
FAQ from Behavioral Tech
Behavioral Tech is a company that provides consultation and training for mental health systems and professionals. This FAQ is an excellent and detailed resource of information on DBT. Note that this is a PDF document and will require Acrobat to read.
What is Dialectic Behavior Therapy?
One woman’s first-hand experience with this form of therapy.
What is Dialectic Behavior Therapy?
A short blurb of facts from BPD Sanctuary in response to this question.
