Summary:
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.
Key points:
1. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Linehan's therapy method, DBT, combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness. It's effective for treating borderline personality disorder and self-harm.
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