Chapter 10 - Research of dialectical behavior therapy in schools

Abstract

This chapter will provide an overview of the development of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in schools, including both comprehensive school–based DBT (CSB-DBT) and the DBT skills in schools: skills training for emotional problem solving for adolescents (DBT STEPS-A). Preliminary data is provided that supports the feasibility and acceptability of doing DBT in school settings. Student outcome data is also presented for both CSB-DBT and DBT STEPS-A. Future directions are discussed, pointing to the need for additional research in the area of DBT implementation within schools.