Cambridge Guide to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

An essential, accessible introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for reducing self-harm, suicidal behaviours, and other major problems associated with emotional dysregulation. It breaks the treatment down into user-friendly steps for novice clinicians while refreshing knowledge for more experienced practitioners. Covering all modes of DBT, chapters also span case formulation, recent research, the DBT suicide crisis protocol, case studies, running standalone DBT skills training, and implementing a DBT programme. Authored by accredited DBT therapists and supervisors who are all senior members of the British Isles DBT National Training Team which has seeded 650+ DBT teams in the UK and across Europe since 1997, this practical textbook is packed with rich, everyday clinical examples and useful ideas for practice. Part of the Cambridge Guides to the Psychological Therapies series, offering all the latest scientifically rigorous, and practical information on a range of key, evidence-based psychological interventions for clinicians.