Phone coaching in dialectical behavior therapy

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents
1. Introduction and Overview
2. Setting the Stage for Effective Phone Coaching
3. Orientation to Phone Coaching
4. Navigating and Structuring Phone Coaching Calls
5. Core DBT Skills Coaching Principles and Strategies
6. Coaching in Emotion Regulation and Distress Tolerance
7. Navigating Suicide Crisis Calls
8. Principles and Strategies to Address Challenges and Observe Limits
9. Skill Generalization and the Development of Self‑Coaching Skills

"This is the first comprehensive guide to phone coaching in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)--an integral part of treatment that many clinicians find challenging. What are the principles and goals of phone coaching? What limits should be set? How can a therapist manage suicide risk during a brief call? DBT expert Alexander Chapman addresses these and other critical practical questions in this accessible book. He provides guidelines for coaching core DBT distress tolerance and emotion regulation skills; coaching "dos and don'ts"; and tips for structuring each call's beginning, middle, and end. Featuring many concrete examples, strategies, and model dialogues, the book includes a key chapter on suicide crisis calls."--

"Phone coaching is an important aspect to DBT. In this book, the author focuses on why we do it, how to make it effective, and ways to avoid common pitfalls. The book gives clinicians clear principles and practical guidance on how to approach this aspect of treatment. For new coping strategies to make a difference in clients' lives, clients need to use and practice them in everyday situations. Phone coaching is designed to help clients do just this. Regardless of your treatment approach, therefore, the principles and strategies in this book will give you new ways to help clients learn and apply effective coping skills to learn more about themselves, manage stress, improve relationships, and work toward important goals"-- Provided by publisher.