Dbt Skills Training Handouts And Worksheets Second Edition Second Edition – Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral treatment that was developed by Marsha M. Linehan to aid individuals who have difficulty controling their actions as well as feelings. DBT assists individuals recognize and transform unfavorable idea patterns and habits that may be adding to their difficulties. One way that DBT experts sustain their customers in this procedure is with the use of worksheets.