Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Learning Disabilities - recent items

Purpose This paper will explore the lived experiences of staff and service-users regarding the introduction of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) into an NHS forensic learning disability (LD) service. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on data from two recent qualitative research studies,the research team used a caseoriented approach to see beyond original findings to capture the shared experiences of the participants’ journeys, thus giving a deeper insight to the commonalities of the participants’ voices which is rarely reported in the literature (Sandelowski, 2011). Findings A common set of phenomena became apparent when the cases were analysed, these included; Trust, Intensity and Worthwhile. It is intended this paper gives some opportunity for reflection and shared empathetic responses to the similar experiences discussed. Originality/value The case orientated analysis adds value to the evidence base by highlighting the importance of the qualitative voice of both the staff and service user. This is important because most available literature reflects the process of setting up a team or DBT service, rather than describing the team experience. Equally, most published literature regarding the effectiveness of DBT is not written from the perspective of the people who receive the therapy. Title: Reliability and validity of the DBT-VLCS: A measure to code validation strategies in dialectical behavior therapy sessions. Citation: Psychotherapy Research, May 2016, vol. 26, no. 3, p. 332-341, 1050-3307 (May 2016) Author(s): Carson-Wong, Amanda, Rizvi, Shireen Abstract: Objective: There are six strategies or validation levels in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), yet there are no measures designed to code for them. This absence limits our understanding of the relationship between validation strategies and treatment outcome. The Objective: There are six strategies or validation levels in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), yet there are no measures designed to code for them. This absence limits our understanding of the relationship between validation strategies and treatment outcome. The DBT-Validation Level Coding Scale (DBT-VLCS) was developed to overcome this limitation. Method: This research reports on the interrater reliability and content validity for the DBTVLCS. Results: Overall, interrater reliability was excellent for all items, with the exception of two items that demonstrated good reliability. Good content validity was demonstrated for six of the seven items. Conclusions: This preliminary study suggests that the DBT-VLCS is a reliable and valid measure to code the presence of validation in DBT. This measure creates the opportunity for research that has not previously been possible. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)(journal abstract)