Empirical Reality of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in Borderline Personality

Empirical Reality of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in Borderline Personality

Dialectical behavior therapy for borderline personality disorder.

Since the introduction of Linehan's treatment manuals in 1993, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) has been widely disseminated throughout multiple therapeutic settings and applied to a variety of diagnoses. The enthusiasm with which it was embraced by clinicians early on led some to question whether DBT's popularity was outstripping its empirical foundation. Most of the specific concerns raised...

Dialectical behaviour therapy for borderline personality disorder

The concept of borderline personality disorder (BPD) seems to include, almost by definition, the idea that people described by the term are difficult to help. The broad picture portrayed by the diagnostic criteria (Box 1) is likely to be familiar to most clinicians and to cause the hearts of many to sink. A core issue for those with BPD is difficulty of relationship, and this will inevitably – ...

Dialectical behaviour therapy in the treatment of borderline personality disorder

oped by Marsha Linehan, a clinical psychologist, to address the treatment needs of individuals with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder and a history of parasuicidal behaviour (Linehan, 1993a,b). Linehan’s original randomised controlled trial demonstrated efficacy for this form of therapy compared with treatment as usual in reducing the frequency of parasuicidal behaviour, in retaini...

Dialectical behaviour therapy in the treatment of borderline personality disorder.

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex disorder that is difficult to treat. However, dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan in the early 1990s, has emerged as a promising treatment option for those diagnosed with BPD. DBT is a multi-pronged treatment approach delivered normally in outpatient settings over 12 months and requires highly skilled and traine...