After an episode of self-mutilation, a patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder will begin individual therapy and group skills training.The goals are to decrease use of dissociation, increase distress tolerance, and regulate affect.Which type of therapy is evident?

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The therapy described aligns with dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), which is specifically designed for individuals with borderline personality disorder. DBT focuses on skills-based training to manage intense emotions and increase distress tolerance. This includes individual therapy, group skills training, and techniques to decrease dissociation and regulate affect. Rational-emotive behavioral therapy and motivational enhancement are not typically used to treat borderline personality disorder, while interpersonal therapy may be helpful in addressing relationship issues but is not the primary focus of treatment.

After an Episode of Self-Mutilation, a Patient Diagnosed with Borderline