How Therapists Can Improve Outcomes with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy with roots in cognitive-behavioral therapy, but tailored specifically for individuals who experience intense emotions. DBT involves working with a therapist for individual talk therapy, and in specific “skills groups.” Psychologist Dr. Marsha Linehan developed DBT in the 1980s for individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Since…