Observing Limits, Liability, and Other Concerns in DBT Intersession Contact
Key Points
1- It is essential to provide inter-session contact for patients at risk for life-threatening behavior.
2- Inter-session contact is less likely to be an intrusion when therapists:
- Observe their limits
- Engage in frequent discussions with the patient
- Conduct a thorough orientation
3- Problems with inter-session contact are considered therapy-interfering behaviors and should be addressed as such.
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