We all experience hard moments and difficult emotions. Distress tolerance skills are strategies we can use to get through ...

Dr. Marsha Linehan is Professor Emeritus of Psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington and Director Emeritus of the Behavioral Research and Therapy Clinics.

Illustration by Julie Bang for Verywell Health What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy? During the 1980s, psychologist Dr. Marsha Linehan noticed that cognitive behavioral therapy was not working well ...

As Marsha Linehan emphasizes, “Healthy relationships require clear, fair communication, even during disagreements.” Actionable Insight: Practice repairing after conflict rather than avoiding it.

Dr. Marsha Linehan, the founder of DBT, has compared the psychological challenges experienced by those with a borderline personality to the physical pain of burn victims (2015).

DBT, created by Dr. Marsha Linehan, is an evidence-based therapy designed to help people manage overwhelming emotions, reduce "unskillful" behaviors, and build a life worth living.

What is dialectical behavior therapy? Selena Gomez's treatment explained One of the key concepts of the treatment is “radical acceptance.” Updated March 9, 2021, 7:36 AM PST / Source: TODAY ...