DBT Skills
What does DBT stand for?
Dialetical Behavior Therapy
What skill involves accepting reality as it is, even when you do not like it?
Radical Acceptance
What emotion might someone feel after accomplishing a difficult goal?
Proud
" I got one question wrong. I failed everything." What distortion is this?
All-or-Nothing Thinking
You are feeing overwhelmed and splash cold water on your face to calm down. What DBT skill are you using?
TIPP
Which DBT skill helps you focus on the present moment without judgment?
Mindfulness
This skill asks you to examine whether your emtions fit the facts of the situation?
Check the Facts
What emotion often appears when someone believes they have lost something important?
Sadness
"Nobody likes me." What distortion is this?
Overgeneralization
You think, "Everyone hates me," after one disagreement with a friend. Identify the cogntive distortion.
Overgeneralization
What DBT module teaches skills for surviving a crisis without making it worse?
Distress Tolerance
When your emotions urge you to do something unhelpful, DBT teaches you to do the opposite. What is this called?
Opposite Action
This emotion often signals that a boundary has been crossed or something feels unfair.
Anger
"My friend hasn't texted back. She must be mad at me." What distortion is this?
Mind Reading
Name one emotion that is commonly hidden beneath anger.
Fear, hurt, sadness, shame, embarrassment
Name the DBT skill that uses cold water, intense exercise, paced breathing, and muscle relaxation?
TIPP
You are angry and want to yell at somone, but instead speak calmly and respectfully. What DBT skill are you using?
Opposite Action
What emotion might a person experience before giving a speech in front of a large crowd?
Anxiety/Nervousness
"If I make a mistake in my presentation, everyone will laugh at me and I'll never recover"
Catastrophizing
You are anxious before a difficult conversation. Name one coping skill you could use.
Deep breathing, grounding, mindfulness, etc.
Wht does DEAR MAN help people do?
Ask for needs, set boundaries, and communicate effectively.
Name the four DBT interpersonal effectiveness skills represented by the acronym GIVE.
Gentle, Interested, Validate, Easy Manner
Name two emotions that might be hidden underneath anger.
Hurt, sadness, fear, embarrassment, shame, rejection, etc.
I got an A on my test, but it was probably just luck."
Discounting the Positive
What DBT skill teaches us to acknowledge reality as it is, even when we don't like it?
Radical Acceptance