Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): An Introduction

Gain an overview of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), including its four skills modules (Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness) and its application to the everyday clinical practice of psychotherapy, with particular focus on Borderline Personality Disorder. The etiology of Borderline Personality Disorder along with coping strategies developed and reinforced throughout one’s lifetime will be discussed in the context of understanding the specific treatment approaches used in DBT.