Author Description
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (dbt) Is A Specific Type Of Cognitive-behavioral Psychotherapy Developed In The Late 1980s By Psychologist Marsha M. Linehan To Help Better Treat Borderline Personality Disorder. Since Its Development, It Has Also Been Used For The Treatment Of Other Kinds Of Mental Health Disorders. The Oxford Handbook Of Dbt Charts The Development Of Dbt From Its Early Inception To The Current Cutting Edge State Of Knowledge About Both The Theoretical Underpinnings Of The Treatment And Its Clinical Application Across A Range Of Disorders And Adaptations To New Clinical Groups. Experts In The Treatment Address The Current State Of The Evidence With Respect To The Efficacy Of The Treatment, Its Effectiveness In Routine Clinical Practice And Central Issues In The Clinical And Programmatic Implementation Of The Treatment. In Sum This Volume Provides A Desk Reference For Clinicians And Academics Keen To Understand The Origins And Current State Of The Science, And The Art, Of Dbt.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the historical development, theoretical foundations, and clinical efficacy of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as a comprehensive psychotherapeutic framework. Edited by Michaela A. Swales, the text synthesizes contributions from leading experts to map the evolution of DBT from its origins in treating Borderline Personality Disorder to its contemporary application across diverse clinical populations. The work serves as a rigorous examination of both the scientific evidence supporting the treatment and the practical challenges inherent in its implementation within clinical settings.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical overview of DBT development since the late 1980s
- Theoretical underpinnings and core mechanisms of the therapy
- Clinical application strategies for various mental health disorders
- Evidence-based assessments of treatment efficacy and routine clinical effectiveness
- Guidance on programmatic implementation and organizational integration
Scope Limits
- Does not serve as a primary training manual for individual certification
- Excludes exhaustive longitudinal case studies of single patients
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and clinicians recognize this volume as a foundational reference for understanding the breadth of DBT research and practice. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, making it a resource best suited for professionals and advanced students in the field of psychology.
Page Count:
1008
Publication Date:
2018-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191076503
ISBN-13:
9780191076503
Psychology
Mental Health
Clinical Psychology
Reference
Behavior Therapy
Psychotherapy