On the Outdated and Stigmatizing Use of the Term “Borderline”
Eyes roll, sighs suddenly become more audible, and the way in which clinicians describe symptoms shifts to something much more critical and assumptive. “She is so manipulative” they say or “oh god, she is dramatic; if she wanted to get better, she would”.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was created in 1993 by Marsha Linehan, who sought to address a gap in care for individuals living with chronic suicidality (Linehan, 1993).
Marsha Linehan: DBT Creator's Personal Battle with Borderline ...
Dec 24, 2024 · Marsha Linehan's innovative work transformed mental health treatment, particularly for those with borderline personality disorder. Her unique approach blended acceptance and change strategies, drawing from diverse influences to create a powerful therapeutic model.
Marsha M. Linehan - Wikipedia
Marsha M. Linehan (born May 5, 1943) is an American psychologist and author. She is the creator of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a type of psychotherapy that combines cognitive restructuring with acceptance, mindfulness, and shaping.
New York Times: Expert on Mental Illness Reveals Her Own Fight
Jun 30, 2011 · Previously we have written about Marsha Linehan, clinical psychologist who developed dialectical behavioral therapy, and who has worked throughout her career with persons who display severe suicidal behaviors or symptoms of what …
The Woman Who Stops Patients From Killing Themselves - Forbes
Sep 1, 2010 · Few psychotherapists want to take on patients who kick in walls, play Russian roulette with a loaded gun, slice up their arms with a knife, or end up in the intensive care unit twice in one month...
Marsha - Now Matters Now
Marsha Linehan, a psychologist and suicide prevention scientist, developed Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She’s been open about her own struggles with mental illness, sharing her journey in the memoir Building a Life Worth Living—a story of fierce resilience and transformation.
Expert Answers on Borderline Personality Disorder
Jun 19, 2009 · Recently, readers asked about borderline personality disorder on the Consults blog. Marsha Linehan, professor of psychology at the University of Washington and the developer of dialectical...
Marsha Linehan: from patient to psychologist and overcoming BPD
Aug 28, 2024 · Marsha Linehan is a psychologist, professor, American author and the creator of behavioral dialectic therapy. Behavior dialectic therapy is a treatment model developed for patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD).
(adapted from DBT Skills Training, Handouts and Worksheets, 2nd Edition, by Marsha M. Linehan) Meditation & Breathing Activities When practicing these activities, especially if you are new to mindfulness, practice in easier situations when you are calm. Try practicing both with your eyes open and your eyes closed, depending on the