Summaries of books by Marsha M. Linehan:
DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets
Marsha M. Linehan
The book provides a comprehensive collection of practical tools and handouts designed to support dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills training. It includes worksheets, exercises, and educational materials to help individuals develop and practice skills for mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance.
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Building a Life Worth Living
A Memoir
Marsha M. Linehan
The memoir recounts the personal journey of the author, who struggled with severe mental health issues before developing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a groundbreaking treatment for borderline personality disorder and other disorders. It provides insight into her challenges and triumphs, and how her experiences informed her professional work in psychology.
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Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder
Marsha M. Linehan
The book presents a comprehensive overview of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a therapeutic approach specifically developed for treating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). It details the therapy's theoretical foundations, practical interventions, and strategies for addressing the complex patterns of behavior associated with BPD, including emotion dysregulation, impulsivity, and interpersonal difficulties.
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