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DBT was originally developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan for the treatment of people who struggled with self-destructive and suicidal behavior, and it subsequently became the gold-standard treatment for the condition known as borderline personality disorder (BPD), which we review comprehensively in Chapter 20. The treatment appeals to many therapists and patients, not only because it is very helpful, but because it integrates four essential elements in a comprehensive treatment by addressing the biological, environmental, spiritual, and behavioral elements of a person’s struggle. It’s also unique in its focus on balancing the need for a person to change while being completely accepted for who they are in the present moment.

As you find out in Chapter 2, DBT delivers the treatment through four modes, and these four modes address the five functions of a comprehensive treatment.