Dialectical Behavior Therapy: A Skills Training Manual

Dialectical Behavior Therapy is an effective approach within behavioral psychotherapy, developed for individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, emotional dysregulation, eating behavior issues, stress, etc. Combining elements of classical psychotherapy and Zen practices, the dialectical approach, and cognitive-behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior therapy helps to overcome excessive emotionality ("emotional overload"), self-directed or other-directed aggression, a tendency towards black-and-white thinking, and self-destructive behavior. Through dialectical behavior therapy, clients acquire skills for effective communication and learn to cope with stress based on mindfulness - a constant engagement with reality.
The book is intended for dialectical behavior therapy consultants, psychotherapists, and can also serve as a self-help guide for individuals undergoing psychotherapy sessions.