<p>I. OVERVIEW<br>1. History and Overview of Dialectical Behavior Therapy<br>Erin F. Ward-Ciesielski, Anne R. Limowski and Jacqueline K. Krychiw<br>2. The Therapeutic Alliance and Therapeutic Relationship in Dialectical Behavior Therapy<br>Jamie D. Bedics and Holly McKinley<br>3. Mechanisms of Change in Dialectical Behavior Therapy<br>Alexander L. Chapman and Lynnaea Owens<br>4. Accreditation, Adherence, and Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Data Review and Practical Applications<br>Erin M. Miga, Elizabeth R. Lotempio, Jared D. Michonski and Dorian A. Hunter</p> <p>II. CLINICAL POPULATIONS<br>5. Efficacy of Dialectical Behavior Therapy in the Treatment of Suicidal Behavior<br>Christopher R. DeCou and Adam Carmel<br>6. Eating Disorders<br>Autumn Askew, Erin Gallagher, Jesse Dzombak and Ann E. Haynos<br>7. Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Individuals with Substance Use Problems: Theoretical Adaptations and Empirical Evidence<br>Nicholas L. Salsman<br>8. Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents: A Review of the Research<br>Jill H. Rathus, Michele S. Berk, Alec L. Miller and Rebekah Halpert<br>9. Clinical Illustration of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Preadolescent Children: Addressing Primary Targets<br>Francheska Perepletchikova</p> <p>III. SPECIFIC SETTINGS AND POPULATIONS<br>10. Research of Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Schools<br>Alec L. Miller, Nora Gerardi, James J. Mazza and Elizabeth Dexter-Mazza<br>11. Dialectical Behavior Therapy in College Counseling Centers<br>Carla D. Chugani, Kristin P. Wyatt and Rachael K. Richter<br>12. Dialectical Behavior Therapy Research and Program Evaluation in the Department of Veterans Affairs<br>Sara J. Landes, Suzanne E. Decker, Sacha A. McBain, Marianne Goodman, Brandy N. Smith, Sarah R. Sullivan, Angela Page Spears and Laura L. Meyers<br>13. Dialectical Behavior Therapy Stepped Care for Hospitals<br>Kalina N. Babeva, Olivia Fitzpatrick and Joan R. Asarnow<br>14. DBT-ACES in a Multicultural Community Mental Health Setting: Implications for Clinical Practice<br>Lisa S. Bolden, Lizbeth Gaona, Lynn McFarr and Kate Comtois<br>15. A Review of the Empirical Evidence for DBT Skills Training as a Stand-Alone Intervention<br>Sarah E. Valentine, Ashley M. Smith and Kaylee Stewart</p> <p>IV. FUTURE DIRECTIONS<br>16. Recommendations and Future Directions for the Scientific Study of Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Emphasizing Replication and Reproducibility<br>Jamie D. Bedics</p>