Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Managing Interpersonal Relationships

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a treatment designed for individuals having borderline personality disorder (BPD), patients
having binge eating disorder, co-morbid substance dependence and BPD, and depressed older adults. This paper aims to explore
the use of DBT and to ascertain the status of DBT education in treating difficulties in handling interpersonal relationships
among clients seeking counseling and psychotherapy. The skills training mode can be employed for teaching skills to solve
relationship problems. Validation and acceptance strategies can lessen rejection sensitivity and negative feelings that make
interpersonal situations chaotic. Black and white thinking can be resolved by finding a middle path through acceptance and
change. This paper suggests the possible utility of DBT for enhancing psychological well-being in clients.