DBT
What does DBT stand for
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Mindfulness helps you to live with your eyes
Wide open
What does "dialectical" mean
Two opposite ideas can be true at the same time. There is always more than one way to think about a situation
Rather than letting your mind be in control of you, mindfulness helps you to_______
Be in control of your mind
DBT treatment is effective for people...
who have difficulty controlling their emotions and behaviors.
Being aware of the present moment; thoughts, emotions and physical sensations without trying to change it.
eg; A-Z mindfulness, 54321
Full awareness (opened mind)
DBT skills helps teens to
Navigate relationships in their environment (family, school and peers)
DBT aims to replace problem behaviors with_____
Skillful behaviors