Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Clinical Practice: Applications Across Disorders and Settings

  • Runnels P
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This book discusses current advances in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and presents applications for a range of complex problems. Leading experts share lessons learned from extensive hands-on experience and research, yielding vital insights on ways to implement this evidence-based approach in real-world clinical practice. Following a concise overview of DBT, the book describes how the therapy is being used in outpatient, inpatient, forensic, and community contexts, with adults, adolescents, and couples and families. Chapters on exemplary programs illustrate applications for treating depression, substance dependence, eating disorders, psychosis, and suicidal and assaultive behaviors. Each chapter reviews the problem at hand, emphasizing the role of emotional dysregulation; spells out a rationale for implementing DBT; summarizes the empirical evidence base; and demonstrates how standard DBT, including the DBT skills training modules, has been adopted or adapted. Particular attention is given to the challenges of meeting the needs of patients with multiple, co-occurring disorders. Contributors also examine issues in establishing, maintaining, and evaluating an effective DBT program. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)

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Runnels, P. (2008). Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Clinical Practice: Applications Across Disorders and Settings. Psychiatric Services, 59(7), 818–819. https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.2008.59.7.818a

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