DBT
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
What is Mindfulness?
the practice of being fully present in the moment without judgment
What is the purpose of "Radical Acceptance" in distress tolerance?
To accept reality as it is, without trying to change it
What is the first step in the emotion regulation module?
"Identifying and labeling emotions"
This term refers to the balance between getting your needs met and maintaining healthy relationships, especially when emotions are intense.
What is "Interpersonal Effectiveness"?
What are the four main skills taught in DBT?
Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness
Name one mindfulness skill taught in DBT.
"Observing" or "Describing" or "Participating"
What does the "Self-Soothe" skill involve?
Using your senses to calm yourself, such as through sight, sound, or touch
This skill involves intentionally changing your emotional responses by doing the opposite of what your emotions tell you to do.
“opposite action”
This skill involves asking for what you want or saying no in a way that maintains respect for yourself and others.
DEAR MAN
This is a term for the intense emotional distress we sometimes experience when things seem unbearable, like in moments of ____.
Crisis
This mindfulness skill helps you focus your attention on your breath, physical sensations, or surroundings.
What is “observe”?
The STOP skill is a way to help manage intense emotions by creating a moment of pause, preventing automatic, impulsive reactions. What does "STOP" stand for in DBT?
Stop, Take a breath, Observe, Proceed Mindfully
What is to evaluate if your emotional response is justified by the situation?
"Check the Facts" skill
The "S" in the FAST skill stands for..
"Stick to Your Values"
This DBT concept is about accepting the need for change and growth while simultaneously acknowledging the need for acceptance and self-compassion.
What is "Dialectics"?
This mindfulness skill involves fully experiencing what is happening in the moment without reacting to it.
What is “participate”?
This DBT skill acronym stands for “Distract, Intense Exercise, Relax, Visualize, and Other Thoughts” to manage intense emotions.
TIP skill
This emotion regulation strategy involves reducing emotional vulnerability by engaging in behaviors that improve your mood.
“acquiring positive experiences”
This skill helps you to maintain self-respect during difficult conversations by standing up for yourself.
FAST
This DBT technique focuses on understanding the connection between behaviors and the emotions or thoughts that precede them.
Behavioral Chain Analysis
What is the purpose of the "Wise Mind" concept in DBT?
To find a balance between emotional mind and rational mind
What is Activities, Contributing, Comparing, Emotions, Pushing Away, Thoughts, and Sensations?
"ACCEPTS"
What is “PLEASE”?
Treat Physical iLlness
balanced Eating
Avoid mood altering substances
balanced Sleep
get Exercise
This skill teaches how to maintain healthy relationships by communicating openly, expressing your feelings and needs and being assertive.
GIVE