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In this paper the writer delineates and discusses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and its basic principles of therapeutic practice. The discussion includes providing a definition of DBT and a review of its principles as they relate to DBT's basic processes of therapeutic practice, therapeutic goals and underlying assumptions.

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"The purpose of this paper is to delineate and discuss Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and its basic principles of therapeutic practice. The discussion includes providing a definition of DBT and a review of its principles as they relate to DBT's basic processes of therapeutic practice therapeutic goals and underlying assumptions.
"Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) began with the application of cognitive-behavioral methods and techniques to groups of women with histories ..."

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