Therapy · Australian terminology

Dialectical behaviour therapy

Definition

A structured therapy that combines acceptance and change strategies and teaches skills for emotion regulation and relationships.

Topic: Psychological therapiesAbbreviation: DBT

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A structured therapy that combines acceptance and change strategies and teaches skills for emotion regulation and relationships. The term should be interpreted alongside the person's account, the observed context and other relevant clinical information.

Also known as: DBT

Delivery, intensity and suitability vary by formulation, goals, setting and practitioner training.
The term names an approach; it does not recommend that approach for a particular person.

These related entries share a topic but may describe different kinds of finding, context or clinical task. Open each definition before treating the terms as interchangeable.

Source checking confirms that the published wording is supported by the cited material. It does not mean specialist clinical approval; new wording remains approval pending.

Therapy · Australian terminology

Dialectical behaviour therapy

Definition

A structured therapy that combines acceptance and change strategies and teaches skills for emotion regulation and relationships.

Topic: Psychological therapiesAbbreviation: DBT

Source linked2 covered sources

Also known as: DBT

Delivery, intensity and suitability vary by formulation, goals, setting and practitioner training.
The term names an approach; it does not recommend that approach for a particular person.

These related entries share a topic but may describe different kinds of finding, context or clinical task. Open each definition before treating the terms as interchangeable.

Source checking confirms that the published wording is supported by the cited material. It does not mean specialist clinical approval; new wording remains approval pending.