Dr. Cohen is working with patients who have borderline personality disorder by using dialectical behavior therapy techniques. This treatment draws from principles of cognitive, behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic therapies, and is therefore a(n) __________.

A) invalid form of therapy
B) eclectic or multimodal therapy
C) chaotic approach
D) superior approach to any individual therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

A form of cognitive-behavioral therapy aimed at teaching skills to manage emotional distress, improve interpersonal relationships, and live mindfully.

Borderline Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder marked by patterns of ongoing instability in moods, behavior, self-image, and functioning.

Eclectic or Multimodal Therapy

A therapeutic approach that combines techniques from various therapeutic modalities to tailor treatment to a client's individual needs.