The Handbook of Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Theory, Research, and Evaluation

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) has become a useful treatment for a range of clinical problems and is no longer limited to the treatment of suicidal behaviors or borderline personality disorder. The Handbook of Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Theory, Research, and Evaluation reviews the evidence-based literature on use of DBT in a wide range of populations and settings. The book begins with the foundations of DBT: its history, development, core principles, mechanisms of change, and the importance of the therapeutic relationship. It also reviews the efficacy of DBT for treatment of suicidal behavior, eating disorders, and substance abuse disorders, as well as its use for children, adolescents, and families. A section on clinical settings reviews implementation in schools, college counseling centers, and hospitals. 

Provides an overview of DBT including its development, core principles, and trainingDiscusses the importance of the therapeutic relationship and alliance in DBTOutlines DBT treatment for suicidal behavior, eating disorders, and substance use disordersIncludes DBT as treatment for adolescents and childrenCovers DBT implementation in schools, counseling centers, and hospitals

I. OVERVIEW

1. History and Overview of Dialectical Behavior Therapy Erin F. Ward-Ciesielski, Anne R. Limowski and Jacqueline K. Krychiw

2. The Therapeutic Alliance and Therapeutic Relationship in Dialectical Behavior Therapy Jamie D. Bedics and Holly McKinley

3. Mechanisms of Change in Dialectical Behavior Therapy Alexander L. Chapman and Lynnaea Owens

4. Accreditation, Adherence, and Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Data Review and Practical Applications Erin M. Miga, Elizabeth R. Lotempio, Jared D. Michonski and Dorian A. Hunter

II. CLINICAL POPULATIONS

5. Efficacy of Dialectical Behavior Therapy in the Treatment of Suicidal Behavior Christopher R. DeCou and Adam Carmel

6. Eating Disorders Autumn Askew, Erin Gallagher, Jesse Dzombak and Ann E. Haynos

7. Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Individuals with Substance Use Problems: Theoretical Adaptations and Empirical Evidence Nicholas L. Salsman

8. Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents: A Review of the Research Jill H. Rathus, Michele S. Berk, Alec L. Miller and Rebekah Halpert

9. Clinical Illustration of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Preadolescent Children: Addressing Primary Targets Francheska Perepletchikova

III. SPECIFIC SETTINGS AND POPULATIONS

10. Research of Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Schools Alec L. Miller, Nora Gerardi, James J. Mazza and Elizabeth Dexter-Mazza

11. Dialectical Behavior Therapy in College Counseling Centers Carla D. Chugani, Kristin P. Wyatt and Rachael K. Richter

12. Dialectical Behavior Therapy Research and Program Evaluation in the Department of Veterans Affairs Sara J. Landes, Suzanne E. Decker, Sacha A. McBain, Marianne Goodman, Brandy N. Smith, Sarah R. Sullivan, Angela Page Spears and Laura L. Meyers

13. Dialectical Behavior Therapy Stepped Care for Hospitals Kalina N. Babeva, Olivia Fitzpatrick and Joan R. Asarnow

14. DBT-ACES in a Multicultural Community Mental Health Setting: Implications for Clinical Practice Lisa S. Bolden, Lizbeth Gaona, Lynn McFarr and Kate Comtois

15. A Review of the Empirical Evidence for DBT Skills Training as a Stand-Alone Intervention Sarah E. Valentine, Ashley M. Smith and Kaylee Stewart

IV. FUTURE DIRECTIONS

16. Recommendations and Future Directions for the Scientific Study of Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Emphasizing Replication and Reproducibility Jamie D. Bedics