Dialectical Behavior Therapy
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CORE DEFINITION
A cognitive-behavioral therapy variant developed by Marsha Linehan, emphasizing dialectical thinking: four core modules: 1. Mindfulness: living in the present moment, observing without judgment 2. Interpersonal Effectiveness: communicating effectively and maintaining relationships 3. Emotion Regulation: understanding and managing emotions 4. Distress Tolerance: coping in crisis situations without worsening the situation. Core dialectics: - Acceptance vs. Change - Rational mind vs. Emotional mind
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
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Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based psychotherapy that began with efforts to treat personality disorders and interpersonal conflicts. Evidence suggests that DBT can be useful in treating mood disorders and suicidal ideation as well as for changing behavioral patterns such as self…
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Dialectical behavior therapy, the core dialectic is "acceptance and change coexist"—both accepting the current true feelings and striving to change maladaptive behaviors. The four modules (Mindfulness / Interpersonal Effectiveness / Emotion Regulation / Distress Tolerance) provide trainable concrete skills, not just cognitive-level discussion.
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