Posted by Honore on February 8, 2007, at 18:18:14
In reply to DBT?, posted by Declan on February 8, 2007, at 17:53:53
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy-- the approach builds on some of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and adds a somewhat eastern, meditation aspect, and emphasizes emotional regulation and self-soothing.
Martha Linehan is the originator of the idea, and was primarily using it for people diagnosed with (so-called) Borderline Personality Disorder. She used it in individual therapy, but there are often groups that use it as a stategy.
It's is a useful way to think about all sorts of problems. The Workbook is mostly to help therapists as they run groups. Has a lot of her practical suggestions and exercises.
Honore
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