Applying Dialectical Behavior Therapy to Self‐Harm in College‐Age Men: A Case Study. Issue 1 (6th April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cannon, Jennifer L.; Umstead, Lindsey K.
• Is Part Of: Journal of college counseling. Volume 21:Issue 1(2018:Apr.)
• Page Start: 87
• Page End: 96
• Publication Date: 2018-04-06
• Subjects: case study -- college‐age men -- dialectical behavior therapy -- distress tolerance -- self‐harm; Counseling in higher education -- Periodicals; Counseling in higher education -- United States -- Periodicals; 378.194
• DOI: 10.1002/jocc.12089
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1099-0399

Abstract

Abstract : Researchers suggest an increase in self‐harm among men. Specifically, college‐age men appear to be at risk for self‐harming behaviors, and counselors often overlook these behaviors in treatment. In this article, the authors describe the issue of self‐harm and illustrate the use of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT; Linehan, 2014 ) with male college students. The authors use a case study to illustrate the use of a modified form of DBT with a male college student who self‐harmed. Limitations of this approach and implications for college counselors are also addressed.