Definition:
DBT - short for Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - was developed specifically to treat Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) because conventional therapy was proving to be problematic for this illness. Developed by Marsha Lineham, Ph.D., at the University of Washington in Seattle, DBT focuses on skills training for both internal and interpersonal processes. Both individual and group therapy are part of the program. For much more, see Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
DBT - short for Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - was developed specifically to treat Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) because conventional therapy was proving to be problematic for this illness. Developed by Marsha Lineham, Ph.D., at the University of Washington in Seattle, DBT focuses on skills training for both internal and interpersonal processes. Both individual and group therapy are part of the program. For much more, see Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Pronunciation: DYE-uh-LECK-tick-ul
