... set for each stage (Muehlenkamp, 2006). Cognitive and Behavioral Aspects In order for treatment to be effective, an understanding of the etiology of the maladaptive behaviours has to first occur. In DBT, behavioural change analysis (BCA) is used in the pre-treatment stage to assess events leading up to a problem behaviour (Worchel & Gearing, 2010). In Shelley's case, her atypical childhood and adolescent ... volatile nature, discussing intimate issues may result in her lashing out at the therapist whom she may perceive as a stranger. In view of these potential issues, treatment complian...

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