What is DBT
What is DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy
What DBT skill helps you stay aware of the present moment.
mindfulness
What is this an example of: Spending too much time thinking about past mistakes is an example of this unhealthy pattern.
Rumination
The R in REST stands for what
Relax
Ryan often starts arguments this person
DBT focuses on balancing acceptance and this other important part
What is change
What DBT skill focuses on handling painful situations without engaging in harmful behavior?
Distress tolerance
Isolating yourself to avoid distress is an example of what?
Avoidance
The E in REST stands for what
After guilt, Ryan copes by doing what unhealthy behaviors (2):
drinking AND avoiding the issue
Accepting a person's experience is called this
validation
What DBT skill improves communication and relationships
Interpersonal effectiveness
Abusing alcohol or drugs to numb emotions is what?
Self-destructive coping
The S in REST stands for what?
Set Intention
Ryan has ADHD and what other diagnosis that contributes to the feelings of being overwhelmed more often
Anxiety
DBT teaches active skills what kind of emotions?
What DBT skill helps manage intense emtions
Emotional Regulation
What is an example of healthy distraction ?
Taking time, space, or a pause
T is REST means this final step
Take Action
A healthy "R" step Ryan could use first would be what?
Taking pause, walking away briefly after expressing emotion, grounding
DBT is especially useful for adolescent( younger than 25) because what part of the brain is still developing?
Prefrontal cortex
Name all 4 DBT skill areas
Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness
Distress tolerance does NOT solve the problem immediately - it helps you return to what?
Baseline
Which REST step asks: "How do i feel, Am I safe"
Evaluate
Return calmly, talk to mom, ask for space, use alternative healthy distress tolerance skill