What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?
This accessible information handout describes the key principles of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and what clients can expect from this talking therapy.
What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based therapy. This tool explains what DBT is and what it involves.
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Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based psychological treatment created by Marsha Linehan in the late 1980s. It was originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and chronic suicidal ideation. Delivered by a team of therapists, it integrates cognitive-behavioural techniques with principles of mindfulness and dialectics. The What Is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)? information handout introduces DBT, outlining its key concepts and therapeutic tasks.
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