<DIV><p> More Than a Treatment Strategy-A Whole New Direction in Psychotherapy</p> <p> More than just a new behavioral treatment approach, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) marks a whole new theoretical orientation to the practice of clinical psychology-a rethinking of the causes, descriptions, and treatments of acute mental disorders. This volume offers a detailed explication of DBT in theory and practice. Designed to teach professionals how to use this method in a private-practice setting to treat a range of disorders, this book includes a clear and concise presentation of:</p> <ul> <li> DBT and its orientation within the larger context of psychotherapy</li> <li> Dialectic conflict and its role in sustaining mental disorders</li> <li> The DBT coping skill set: meaning-making, mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and strategic behavior skills</li> <li> Practical applications of DBT to a number of acute mental disorders</li> </ul> <p> Includes a weblink to client worksheets and five skills-training slide shows</p></div>