Citation

Linehan MM. In Session - Psychotherapy in Practice 1998; 4(2): 21-44.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998)

DOI

10.1002/(SICI)1520-6572(199822)4:2<21::AID-SESS3>3.0.CO;2-B

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article describes a form of behavior therapy called Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), developed by Linehan for treatment of the seriously and chronically suicidal patient. The author describes the following characteristics of DBT: 1 theoretical perspective (dialectics, biosocial/behavior), 2 treatment stages and targets, and 3 treatment strategies, including dialectical strategies, core strategies (validation and problem-solving), change procedures (use of operant learning principles, skills training, and exposure/response prevention techniques from behavior therapy and cognitive modification techniques taken primarily from rational- emotive therapy), communication strategies (irreverent and reciprocal communication), and case-management strategies (consultation to the patient, environmental intervention, supervision/consultation with therapists). Some aspects of DBT are represented in a case presentation together with transcripts of several sessions.

Language: en

Keywords

behavior therapy; Behavior therapy; Borderline personality disorder; borderline state; human; language; Parasuicide; review; suicide attempt; Suicide attempts; treatment outcome; Zen