DBT Skills Training Manual

Abstract: 2nd edition.

Author: Marsha M. Linehan

From the author: Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP, is the developer of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and a professor of psychology and psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington. Her primary research interest is in the development and evaluation of evidence-based treatments for populations with high suicide risk and multiple severe mental disorders. Dr. Linehan's contributions to suicide research and clinical psychology have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Application of Psychology from the American Psychological Foundation and the James McKeen Cattell Award from the Association for Psychological Science. In her honor, the American Association of Suicidology created the Marsha Linehan Award for Outstanding Research in the Treatment of Suicidal Behavior. She is a Zen master and teaches Zen mindfulness and contemplative practices through workshops and retreats for health care providers.