[The relevance of zen-buddhism for dialectic-behavioral therapy].
Psychotherapie, Psychosomatik, medizinische Psychologie January 1, 2003 DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-42174 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractDialectic-Behavioral Therapy (DBT) integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Humanistic Psychotherapies with a Zen-Buddhist background. This paper explains Zen-meditation and Zen-Buddhist philosophy, situates DBT within the historical relationship between Zen-Buddhism and psychotherapy, and shows how Zen-Buddhism inspired DBT practice. It also addresses problems that arise when a modern psychotherapy adopts concepts from a premodern worldview.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Argues that Zen-Buddhism inspired the practice of DBT but that problems arise when a modern psychotherapy uses concepts from a premodern worldview. |
Abstract
Dialectic-Behavioral Therapy is a specific psychotherapeutic approach to answer the needs of patients with Borderline Personality Disorder. It uses concepts and techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and of Humanistic Psychotherapies. For a deeper understanding, it is necessary to include also its Zen-Buddhistic background. The experience of Zen-meditation and the basic philosophy of Zen-Buddhism will be explained. In the context of the historical relation between Zen-Buddhism and Psychotherapy, the position of the DBT will be specified. Finally it will be demonstrated how Zen-Buddhism inspired the practice of DBT and what kinds of problems arise when a modern psychotherapy uses the concept of a premodern conception of the world and human existence.