Publications

Dr. Linehan has authored numerous influential books, scholarly papers, and research articles, along with a powerful and deeply personal memoir. Her seminal text—widely regarded as the “bible of DBT”—remains essential reading for anyone beginning their journey with Dialectical Behavior Therapy. This cornerstone work is further supported by the DBT Skills Training Manual and the companion DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets, revised in August 2025. Together, these resources provide both the theoretical framework and the practical tools needed to learn and apply DBT.

Her memoir Building a Life Worth Living offers a deeply personal and inspiring account of the life experiences that shaped and ultimately gave rise to the development of this life-saving treatment.

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Building a Life Worth Living

Marsha Linehan tells the story of her journey from suicidal teenager to world-renowned developer of the life-saving behavioral therapy DBT, using her own struggle to develop life skills for others. Click read more for the free downloadable cards.

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Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder

For the average clinician, individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) often represent the most challenging, seemingly insoluble cases. This volume is the authoritative presentation of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Marsha M. Linehan's comprehensive, integrated approach to treating individuals with BPD.

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Skills Training for Manual for Treating Borderline Personality Disorder

This book is a step-by-step guide to teaching clients four sets of skills: interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness. A vital component in Dr. Linehan’s comprehensive treatment program, the manual details precisely how to implement DBT behavioral skills training procedures.

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DBT Skills Training Manual

From Marsha M. Linehan—the developer of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)—this comprehensive resource provides vital tools for implementing DBT skills training.

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DBT Skills Training Handouts & Worksheets

Featuring more than 225 user-friendly handouts and worksheets, this is an essential resource for clients learning dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills, and those who treat them.

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