Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training for Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment Settings


"It has improved my clinical skills...and most importantly lead to improved client outcomes and satisfaction."
~ Cathy Moonshine, Ph.D., MSCP, MAC, CADC III

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that six of ten individuals with a substance use disorder meet criteria for another mental illness diagnosis. These co-occurring disorders present significant challenges for both chemical dependency and mental health practitioners across levels of treatment intensity.

To answer these challenges, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has emerged as a highly teachable and applicable approach for people with complex co-morbidities. This workbook outlines the acceptance-based philosophies of DBT with straight-forward guidelines for implementing them in Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) settings along with comprehensive explanations of DBT skills tailored for those with dual disorders. Includes reproducible handouts.

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