Managing Therapy-Interfering Behavior: Strategies of Dialectical Behavior Therapy

This book presents strategies used in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and addresses a wide range of common therapeutic issues, including attendance problems, homework completion, passive or aggressive behavior, and avoidance. Drawing on the strong structure of DBT, empirical discussions, case studies, and examples of therapeutic interaction, the authors of this book take a bold step forward by examining how therapists can manage their own therapy-interfering behavior. Topics such as therapist burnout and their behavior when clients exceed therapeutic limits are addressed. This book will be useful for experienced DBT clinicians and those looking to incorporate elements of DBT into clinical practice.