DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY IN CLINICAL PRACTICE - APPLICATIONS ACROSS DISORDERS AND SETTINGS

First developed to treat suicidal individuals with borderline personality disorder, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) has since been adapted to a range of settings and populations. This practical book - edited by close collaborators of DBT originator Marsha M. Linehan - presents applications for depression, substance dependence, eating disorders, psychosis, suicidal and assaultive behaviors, and other complex problems. Leading contributors, including Linehan herself, describe how to implement this evidence-based treatment with adults, adolescents, couples and families, and forensic clients. Issues in establishing and maintaining an effective DBT program are also addressed. Special features include over a dozen reproducible worksheets and forms.