Mindfulness
What is the purpose of mindfulness?
To be in the present moment.
While our emotions are always valid they might not always be _______________.
Factual or reasonable.
What does TIPP stand for?
Tipping the temperature, Intense exercise or Inversion, Paired muscle relaxation, Paced breathing
What do we use interpersonal effectiveness skills for?
How to effectively obtain and maintain healthy relationships
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Wise, Rational, Emotional
What skill addresses physical illness, balanced eating, balanced sleep, etc.?
PLEASE skill
When do we practice DT skills?
When we are at baseline.
This skill is used to ask for something you want/need.
DEARMAN
What is dialectical thinking?
Knowing that 2 or more seemingly opposite things can exist at one time
Why do we use mindfulness?
To combat rumination and be more present.
What do you do when your emotions DO fit the facts?
Problem-solving
When do we use DT skills?
When we are distress or at risk of using harmful behaviors.
What does FAST stand for?
be Fair, no Apologies, Stick to your values, be Truthful
What is the opposite of either/or?
Both/And
What are the components of HOW?
Observe, Describe, Participate
What do you do when emotions do not fit the facts?
Opposite action
What does STOP stand for?
Stop, Take a step back, Observe, Proceed mindfully
What does GIVE stand for?
be Gentle, show Interest, Validate, use an Easy manner
Who is the founder of DBT?
Marsha Linehan
What are the components of WHAT?
Non-judgmental, one-mindfully, effective.
What function do our emotions serve?
Prepare our bodies for action, communicate information to others, and communicate information to ourselves.
What is the risk of overusing distractions?
It becomes avoidance
What does DEARMAN stand for?
Describe, Express, Assert, Reinforce, Mindful, Appear Confident, Negotiate
What is DBT primarily used to treat?
Personality and mood disorders (Borderline Personality Disorders)