‎'‎For those already familiar with the original version of DBT‎:‎ Distinctive Features‎,‎ the second edition fulfils the same function of simplifying and clarifying the theoretical concepts underlying the therapy‎.‎ The same practical summary of the treatment components are there‎,‎ with clinical examples to demonstrate the main points‎.‎ This revised version brings the research evidence up to date‎,‎ including reference to DSM‎-V‎,‎ and some thought provoking discussion on full‎-program DBT versus skills only interventions‎.‎ This book is the perfect accompaniment to Linehan‎'‎s own manuals‎,‎ either to facilitate understanding for new students‎,‎ or to provide condensed summaries for the more experienced therapist‎.‎ Every practitioner of DBT will benefit from reading it‎.‎‎'‎ ‎- Dr Christine Dunkley‎,‎ Honorary lecturer‎,‎ University of Bangor‎,‎ Chair of the Society for DBT of the UK and Ireland ‎'‎I am always impressed by the superb job the authors do of clearly outlining the essential features of a complex treatment like DBT in an acces‎.‎‎.‎‎.‎