DBT
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
What is one example of an unhelpful way to communicate with others?
A peer took your lunch money. Ask for it back.
Be Passive-Aggressive.
Eye roll, sarcastic tone of voice, voice does not match facial expression.
What possible consequence can occur if a child uses unhelpful communication styles?
loss of electronics, grounded, stuck in high mood rating, guilty, and/or do not get your needs/wants met.
Is the animal spelled DEER or DEAR?
What tool do we use to describe DBT?
A Scale
An eye roll, sarcasm, and using facial expressions that do not match how you feel are all examples of what communication style?
Passive-Aggressive Communication
Your sibling is in your room. Ask your sibling to give you space and leave your room.
Be Aggressive.
A communication style that helps you communicate in a clear and direct way.
Assertive Communication
How many DEER are there in the USA?
1. 500,000
2. 10 Million
3. 30 Million
4. Iv'e never seen a DEER in the US.
30 Million
What two opposing forces do we describe in our DBT introduction?
Acceptance vs. Change
What communication style is DEAR an example of?
Assertive Communication
Your friend hasn't responded to your texts. Ask your friend why he/she has not responded, and that you would like them to respond more.
Be passive.
Quiet tone of voice/speak softly, do not make eye contact, eye contact is downward, over- apologize, and slumped body language.
What does D, E, A, and R stand for?
Describe the sitauation
Express your feelings
Ask for what you need or want
Reward the listener
What type of DEER are found in IL?
1. White tailed DEER
2. The mule DEER
3. The Caribou DEER
4. Black Tailed DEER
White tailed DEER
What is an example of something that we have to accept, and why?
Acceptance: Traffic, other people's emotions/thoughts/actions, biology, etc. These are examples of things that are out of our control.
A communication style where an individual avoids expressing their needs or wants, resulting in resentment.
Passive Communication
USE DEAR to ask a group member for something you want/need.
D: Describe the situation
E: Express your feeling
A: Ask for what you need or want
R: Reward the listener
What statements do we use when expressing how we feel? and why?
"I statements."
Because you statements get the other individual angry and defensive.
What is the name of the famous DEER from a disney movie?
Bambi
What is an example of something that we can change in our lives?
Change: Our actions, skill learning, effort, style, etc. These are things that are in our control.
A communication style where you win, and the other person loses.
Aggressive Communication
You want to hangout with friends. Ask your parent/caregiver if you can see your friends later.
Be Assertive.
Use DEAR to ask
D: Describe the situation
E: Express your feeling
A: Ask for what you need or want
R: Reward the listener
When asking for what we need and want, what two things do we need to keep in mind?
We have to make sure what we are asking for is reasonable and achievable.
Does anyone know what other two skills help balance out DEAR? (Hint: 1 acronym starts with a G and the other starts with a F)
GIVE
FAST