DBT
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
What are the three states of mind?
Reasonable, Emotional & Wise
Name the "what" skills
Observe, Describe, participate
Name the "how skills"
Non-Judgmentally, One-Mindfully, and Effectively
What does dialectical stand for?
The idea that two opposite things can exist at the same time.
What is teflon mind?
A thought comes in, you consider it and let it go.
What do the observe and describe skills mean?
Observe - Noticing experiences without reacting tot them
Describe - Putting into words what you observe, acknowledging thoughts & feelings, describing it as a thought and not a fact.
What skill is defined as "noticing the facts without making judgements about them."
Non-Judgmentally
Give an example of dialectical
I love my parents but am mad at them
I failed my test but I am not dumb
What is velcro mind?
A thought comes in, it sticks and you perseverate on it.
What is the purpose of learning the observe and describe skills?
To keep your mind focused and not lose emotional control.
What skill is defined as "doing one thing at a time, acting with undivided attention."
One Mindfully
What DBT module are we on currently?
Mindfulness
Act out velcro and teflon mind
Situation is.. you failed a test at schoolVelcro - stays upset/disappointment
Teflon - Accepts that you failed and realizes the need to do better next time.
What does it mean to participate?
Entering wholly into an activity/throwing yourself completely into something
What skill is defined as "focus on developing goals and effectively working towards them."
Effectively
How many DBT modules are there?
4
Act out each state of mind.
Situation is..I got in a fight with my partner
Emotional - emotional response
Rational - dry/emotionless response
Wise - Understand you fought but still love that personGive an example of utilizing all these skills together
Situation is..you are feeling anxious
Observe - Notice that you are feeling anxious
Describe - I feel sadness in my chest, my heart is racing, etc..
Participate - I will go on a walk to relieve this anxiety.
Give an example of judgement vs fact