Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is one of the acceptance-based therapies, which characterize the third generation of behavior therapy. Other acceptance-based therapies are acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and mindfulness. Dialectical behavioral therapy is an evidence-based therapy. Originally, Linehan (1993a, 1993b) developed DBT for adults with suicidal-related behavior, extreme emotional and behavioral dysregulation, and borderline personalityContinue reading “Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Adolescents with Suicidal Behavior”
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Euthanasia and the Ordinary and Extraordinary Means of Sustaining Life: The Church’s Position
Etymologically, the term euthanasia comes from two Greek words eu (well) and thanasia (dying). Therefore, euthanasia, from its root words, means dying well, easy death without severe suffering, mercy killing, and ending a human life for the purpose of putting an end to extreme suffering. In its medical application, euthanasia involves the intentional killing ofContinue reading “Euthanasia and the Ordinary and Extraordinary Means of Sustaining Life: The Church’s Position”
Parenting Styles and Empirical Outcomes
Parents have different styles of raising their children. Some may emphasize the importance of respect and obedience from their children; some others may show a great deal of warmth and emotion to their children; others still may be low both in parental control and affection. Thus, parenting style is the general way parents relate toContinue reading “Parenting Styles and Empirical Outcomes”
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