By Marsha M. Linehan
Publisher: The Guilford Press (1993) · Language: English · ISBN-13: 9780898621839
Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder is the landmark text that introduced Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), transforming the treatment of borderline personality disorder (BPD).
This 1st edition presents the full theoretical foundation and treatment framework of DBT, combining cognitive-behavioral strategies with mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches. Linehan provides detailed, structured methods for:
Individual psychotherapy sessions.
Group skills training modules.
Telephone coaching to support clients between sessions.
Therapist consultation teams to maintain treatment fidelity.
Focusing on managing suicidal behaviors, self-injury, emotion dysregulation, and interpersonal difficulties, this book gives clinicians clear protocols and practical tools for applying DBT effectively.
Widely recognized as a classic and a turning point in clinical psychology, it remains an essential reference for mental health professionals, researchers, and trainees working with complex and high-risk populations.