DBT Basics
DBT stands for...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
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What is the main goal of interpersonal effectiveness in DBT?
To help individuals build and maintain positive relationships while balancing their own needs and respecting the needs of others.
What is the primary goal of emotional regulation in DBT?
The primary goal of emotional regulation in DBT is to help individuals identify, understand, and effectively manage their emotions.
Billy finds himself in a conflict with a friend and wants to express their needs without damaging the relationship. Which specific DBT skill would be most beneficial for effective communication in this situation?
DEARMAN (Describe, Express, Assert, Reinforce, Mindful, Appear confident, Negotiate)
This should be completed every night and brought back to programming every day...
diary card
Name one skill from the distress tolerance module in DBT designed to help individuals cope with intense emotions.
TIPP skills! Tip the temperature, Intense exercise, Paced breathing, Paired/progressive muscle relaxation
In DBT people often associate using the DEARMAN skill with making a request, what other interpersonal situations can the DEARMAN skill be useful in?
setting a boundary or saying no to a request
What emotion regulation skill encourages you to sit with an emotional experience and reminds you that emotions are temporary.
ride the wave
Karly is struggling with impulsive behavior and the urge to engage in harmful actions. What DBT skill can she employ to pause and make a more mindful and intentional choice?
STOP (Stop, Take a step back, Observe, Proceed mindfully)
Dialectical means...
two opposing ideas can be true at the same time
In DBT, what is the purpose of the skill Radical Acceptance in distress tolerance?
Radical Acceptance is a distress tolerance skill in DBT that involves fully accepting reality as it is without judgment, even if it's not what one wants.
I am making an effort to tell my friend that their perspective makes sense given the things they have experienced in life. What DBT interpersonal effectiveness skill am I using?
Validate from GIVE
Explain how the Model of Emotions skill can be used
The model of emotions can be used to help a person identify what emotion they are feeling by looking at their current thoughts, physical sensations, urges, and expressions
Sarah is experiencing the urge to skip their tutoring appointment and hang out with their friend instead. The skill Sarah should use is....
opposite action
The four modules of DBT are
interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation
Name one of the possible benefits of practicing mindfulness.
Reduces: anxiety, worries, regrets, feelings of pain, obsessive thoughts
Increases ability to: find pleasure in life, develop new habits, generate energy in the moment, and enjoy relationships
In DBT, what is the purpose of the skill GIVE in interpersonal effectiveness, and how does it contribute to effective communication?
GIVE is an interpersonal effectiveness skill in DBT that stands for Genuine, Interest, Validate, and Easy manner. It encourages individuals to communicate in a way that fosters understanding, reduces defensiveness, and enhances the likelihood of their needs being met.
What is the purpose of the "Check the Facts" skill in emotional regulation
"Check the Facts" in DBT involves examining the accuracy of thoughts and emotions to prevent impulsive reactions.
Mackenzie is struggling to make an important decision about her future. She knows she wants to try to use a mindfulness skill but isn't sure which one would be best to use. What skill would be best to suggest to Mackenzie?
wise mind
This person developed DBT
Marsha Linehan
How does the skill of ACCEPTS contribute to distress tolerance in DBT?
ACCEPTS focuses on healthy distraction activities that can take up time and redirect thoughts when someone is experiencing urges.
Explain the concept of FAST in the context of interpersonal effectiveness in DBT.
FAST is an acronym representing Fair, Apologies, Stick to values, and Truthful. It is a set of guidelines in DBT to maintain self-respect and improve interpersonal interactions.
Explain the concept of ABC PLEASE in the context of emotional regulation in DBT.
ABC PLEASE is an acronym representing Accumulating Positive Emotions, Building Mastery, Coping Ahead, and the use of other skills that contribute to physical well-being. It is a set of strategies to enhance emotional regulation in DBT.
Greg is feeling really intense urges to engage in target behaviors. He recognizes that his heart is racing, his face feels warm, and his palms are sweaty. He is at home. What skill would be best to suggest to Greg?
Tip the temperature