The Four Ways to Solve Any Problem (Podcast Episode 256)

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy created by psychologist Marsha Linehan in the early 1980s. It’s an evidence-based, highly successful type of therapy used to help people regulate intense emotions and improve their relationships. What does this have to do with problem-solving? Well, in all its brilliance, DBT outlines four ways to solve any problem and I’ve been using this strategy with great success with all my clients. These four ways to solve any problem are easy to learn and integrate so you can start meeting challenges with clarity and calm.

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Linehan, Marsha M., Wilks, Chelsey R. (2018) The Course and Evolution of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, The American Journal of Psychotherapy, https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.2015.69.2.97

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