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Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Private Practice

Book information

Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Year
2005
ISBN
1572244208, 9781572244207
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1770815 bytes)
Pages
312\310
Topic
Psychology
Time added
2016-08-21 13:13:19

Description

More Than a Treatment Strategy-A Whole New Direction in Psychotherapy More than just a new behavioral treatment approach, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) marks a whole new theoretical orientation to the practice of clinical psychology-a rethinking of the causes, descriptions, and treatments of acute mental disorders. This volume offers a detailed explication of DBT in theory and practice. Designed to teach professionals how to use this method in a private-practice setting to treat a range of disorders, this book includes a clear and concise presentation of: DBT and its orientation within the larger context of psychotherapy Dialectic conflict and its role in sustaining mental disorders The DBT coping skill set: meaning-making, mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and strategic behavior skills Practical applications of DBT to a number of acute mental disorders Includes a weblink to client worksheets and five skills-training slide shows

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