Dialectical behavior therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (pronunciation: dai-uh-lek-ti-kuhl bih-hayv-yer ther-uh-pee) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that was originally developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan in the late 1980s. The term "dialectical" comes from the philosophical concept of a dialectic, which involves a dialogue between opposing points of view, and the term "behavior therapy" refers to the focus on changing behavior patterns.
Overview
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic approach that combines elements of CBT with concepts from Buddhist philosophy, particularly mindfulness and acceptance. It was initially developed to treat individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), but has since been adapted for use with a variety of other mental health conditions.
Components
DBT typically involves both individual therapy sessions and group skills training classes. The four main modules of DBT skills training are mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Effectiveness
Numerous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of DBT in reducing self-harm behaviors, hospitalizations, and treatment drop-out rates among individuals with BPD. It has also been found to be effective in treating other conditions, such as substance use disorders, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
See Also
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Distress Tolerance
- Emotion Regulation
- Interpersonal Effectiveness
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