Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Distinctive Features

by Swales; Michaela A.

• ISBN13: 9780415444576
• ISBN10: 0415444578
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-01-26
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

"This book provides a clear and structured overview of a complex treatment. It is written for both practising clinicians and students wishing to learn more about DBT and how it differs from the other cognitive-behaviour therapies."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

Theory

Principle Driven Treatment

Integrative Therapy

Dialectical Philosophy

Primacy of Affect

Transactional Theory of Capability and Motivational Deficits

Learning Theory I

Classical Conditioning

Learning Theory II

Operant Conditioning

Behavioural Approach to Diagnosis

Zen Philosophy

Practice

Developing Modalities to Fulfil Specific Functions

Coaching on the Phone

Consulting in a Team

Treating the System

Structuring the Treatment in Stages

Strengthening Commitment in Pre-treatment

Targeting Behaviours According to a Hierarchy

Validating in the Current Context or Clients' Inherent Capabilities

Analysing Behaviours with a Contextual Twist

Integrating Multiple CBT Procedures in a Solution Analysis

Using Skilful Means

Exposing to a Variety of Affects

Managing Contingencies in the Therapeutic Context

Restructuring Cognitions

Being Dialectical

Using Self-disclosure

Confronting and Being Irreverent

Consulting to the Client

Treating the Client's Therapy-interfering Behaviour

Treating the Therapist

Evidence for Efficacy and Effectiveness

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