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CBT: dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)

The name of this behavioral psychotherapy approach originally developed by Marsha Linehan for treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder originated out of the emphasis on its goal of resolving polarities or "dialectics."

Stages

1. Reduce life-threatening behavior
2. Repair damage from past exposure to trauma
3. Improve self-esteem and accomplishment

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