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The Handbook of Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Theory, Research, and Evaluation

  • 1st Edition - May 15, 2020
  • Latest edition
  • Editor: Jamie Bedics
  • Language: English

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) has become a useful treatment for a range of clinical problems and is no longer limited to the treatment of suicidal behaviors or borderline… Read more

Description

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) has become a useful treatment for a range of clinical problems and is no longer limited to the treatment of suicidal behaviors or borderline personality disorder. The Handbook of Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Theory, Research, and Evaluation reviews the evidence-based literature on use of DBT in a wide range of populations and settings. The book begins with the foundations of DBT: its history, development, core principles, mechanisms of change, and the importance of the therapeutic relationship. It also reviews the efficacy of DBT for treatment of suicidal behavior, eating disorders, and substance abuse disorders, as well as its use for children, adolescents, and families. A section on clinical settings reviews implementation in schools, college counseling centers, and hospitals.

Key features

  • Provides an overview of DBT including its development, core principles, and training
  • Discusses the importance of the therapeutic relationship and alliance in DBT
  • Outlines DBT treatment for suicidal behavior, eating disorders, and substance use disorders
  • Includes DBT as treatment for adolescents and children
  • Covers DBT implementation in schools, counseling centers, and hospitals

Readership

mental health clinicians in psychology, psychiatry, and social work; mental health nurses and counsellors; secondary audience of academic researchers and graduate students

Table of contents

I. OVERVIEW

1. History and Overview of Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Erin F. Ward-Ciesielski, Anne R. Limowski and Jacqueline K. Krychiw

2. The Therapeutic Alliance and Therapeutic Relationship in Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Jamie D. Bedics and Holly McKinley

3. Mechanisms of Change in Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Alexander L. Chapman and Lynnaea Owens

4. Accreditation, Adherence, and Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Data Review and Practical Applications
Erin M. Miga, Elizabeth R. Lotempio, Jared D. Michonski and Dorian A. Hunter

II. CLINICAL POPULATIONS

5. Efficacy of Dialectical Behavior Therapy in the Treatment of Suicidal Behavior
Christopher R. DeCou and Adam Carmel

6. Eating Disorders
Autumn Askew, Erin Gallagher, Jesse Dzombak and Ann E. Haynos

7. Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Individuals with Substance Use Problems: Theoretical Adaptations and Empirical Evidence
Nicholas L. Salsman

8. Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents: A Review of the Research
Jill H. Rathus, Michele S. Berk, Alec L. Miller and Rebekah Halpert

9. Clinical Illustration of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Preadolescent Children: Addressing Primary Targets
Francheska Perepletchikova

III. SPECIFIC SETTINGS AND POPULATIONS

10. Research of Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Schools
Alec L. Miller, Nora Gerardi, James J. Mazza and Elizabeth Dexter-Mazza

11. Dialectical Behavior Therapy in College Counseling Centers
Carla D. Chugani, Kristin P. Wyatt and Rachael K. Richter

12. Dialectical Behavior Therapy Research and Program Evaluation in the Department of Veterans Affairs
Sara J. Landes, Suzanne E. Decker, Sacha A. McBain, Marianne Goodman, Brandy N. Smith, Sarah R. Sullivan, Angela Page Spears and Laura L. Meyers

13. Dialectical Behavior Therapy Stepped Care for Hospitals
Kalina N. Babeva, Olivia Fitzpatrick and Joan R. Asarnow

14. DBT-ACES in a Multicultural Community Mental Health Setting: Implications for Clinical Practice
Lisa S. Bolden, Lizbeth Gaona, Lynn McFarr and Kate Comtois

15. A Review of the Empirical Evidence for DBT Skills Training as a Stand-Alone Intervention
Sarah E. Valentine, Ashley M. Smith and Kaylee Stewart

IV. FUTURE DIRECTIONS

16. Recommendations and Future Directions for the Scientific Study of Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Emphasizing Replication and Reproducibility
Jamie D. Bedics

Review quotes

"The book, written by experts in the field, is very good. It explores theory and practice, with applications to specific populations and settings. Clinicians who deal with high-risk populations will find this material extremely helpful. DBT is the therapy that many practitioners use to address difficult behaviors. Therefore, this will be a wonderful addition to the libraries of students and clinicians alike."—Doody

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: May 15, 2020
  • Language: English

About the editor

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Jamie Bedics

Dr. Jamie Bedics is a Professor in the Graduate School of Psychology at California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks. He earned his BA in Psychology for Pennsylvania State University, MS in Clinical Psychology from the University of Utah, and PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Graduate School of Psychology. Dr. Bedics’ expertise lies in DBT and the treatment of suicidal behavior. He is the Director of the DBT Training Program at California Lutheran University and edited the first edition of Elsevier’s Handbook of Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Affiliations and expertise
Graduate School of Psychology, California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA

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