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.
DBT - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
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.
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.
Forum Discussion on DBT
Members of our Forum discuss this form of therapy, how it has helped them and exchange coping techniques.
Members of our Forum discuss this form of therapy, how it has helped them and exchange coping techniques.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A short blurb of facts from BPD Sanctuary in response to this question.