Marsha is a Professor of Psychology, Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington and Director of the Behavioral Research and Therapy Clinics. Her primary research is in the application of behavioral models to suicidal behaviors, drug abuse, and borderline personality disorders. The practice of mindfulness, willingness, and radical acceptance form an important part of her treatment approach. She has written four books, including two treatment manuals: Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder and Skills Training Manual for Terating Borderline Personality Disorder. Learn from Marsha Linehan, Ph.D. at the Awakening To Mindfulness Conference - April 2-4, 2009. |
Teaching: Mindfulness Skills & Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness skills are the core skills in DBT, an empirically supported treatment for individuals with severe and complex mental disorders. This talk outlines the specific mindfulness skills used in DBT.
Teaching: Mindfulness Skills
The roots of mindfulness practice are in the contemplative practices common to both Eastern and Western spiritual disciplines. This talk describes the application of these mindfulness skills in treating severe and complex disorders.