Changing Behavior in DBT

Download or read book Changing Behavior in DBT written by Heidi L. Heard and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book delves into problem solving, one of the core components of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). The authors are leading DBT trainers who elucidate the therapy's principles of behavior change and use case examples to illustrate their effective application. Particular attention is given to common pitfalls that therapists encounter in analyzing target behaviors--for example, a suicide attempt or an episode of bingeing and purging--and selecting and implementing appropriate solutions. Guidelines are provided for successfully implementing the full range of DBT problem-solving strategies, including skills training, stimulus control and exposure, cognitive restructuring, and contingency management.