Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Techniques: Comprehensive Philosophy and Theories of Dialectical Thinking Approach and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Core Mindfulness Skill Development

Erika Robinson

Joshua Daniel · AI-narrated by Michelle (from Google)

About this audiobook

This treatment method called Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is used to help people cope with negative and difficult situations. It combines both cognitive and behavioral therapies.

It is an evidence-based and comprehensive treatment for mental problems, emotional problems, and borderline personality disorder. People with substance use disorder can also benefit from this therapy.

Dr. Marsha Linehan was the psychologist who originated this therapy in the late 1980s. She worked with suicidal people and people who had borderline personality disorders.

Linehan noticed that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) was not effective when used alone. It didn’t give the expected results for her patients with borderline personality disorder.

Dr. Linehan and her team worked on CBT and added techniques. They developed a treatment plan that met the unique needs of their patients. It was first developed to treat BPD but now it has been broadened to treat other emotional and behavioral problems.

To date, this therapy is still being used to treat a wide range of health problems including eating disorders, depression, self-harm, and anxiety.

DBT makes use of a philosophical procedure called dialectics. This is based on the idea that everything is made of opposites. And a “dialogue” between opposing forces brings about change.

Ratings and reviews

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About the author

Erika Robinson has developed a passion for helping people to discover the magic in natural medicine and the essentiality of food for healing. Her reputation has leaned toward providing direct and precise lessons about the benefits of holistic approaches to healing the body and mind. One of her favorite aspects is developing recipes and cooking methods for healing the human mind and body. She spends her time enlightening her audience about the importance of nature and how naturopathy has become the basis of life's longevity.