DBT
DBT was originally developed for this condition
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
There are _______ (number) stages of change.
What are 6?
SMART (goals) stands for...
What is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound?
This family role is unfairly blamed for family problems, often carrying the weight of dysfunction.
What is the Scapegoat?
This agreement emphasizes effort over outcome, reminding you that your best changes day to day
What is Always do your best?
Integrating rational mind and emotional mind is called...
What is "wise mind"?
In this stage a Person intends to take action soon and may start small steps.
What is Preparation?
HALT is a reminder to pause and check in with these four vulnerable states, since they often trigger cravings, poor decisions, or relapse stands for...
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired?
In family systems, these define what you will and won’t accept in relationships.
What are Boundaries?
This author, born into a family of healers in Mexico, wrote The Four Agreements in 1997
Who is Don Miguel Ruiz?
REFLECTION QUESTION!
Describe the last DBT skill you worked on from Rex's group. What was it and what did you do?
In this stage, a person begins to recognize the problem and weigh the pros and cons of change.
What is Contemplation?
The acronym PLEASE teaches self‑soothing through the senses. PLEASE stands for...
What is Physical, Loving, Encouraging, Activities, Soothing, Experiences?
This role withdraws emotionally, becoming quiet or invisible to avoid conflict.
What is The Lost Child?
This agreement helps you avoid unnecessary suffering by remembering that others’ behavior is about them, not you.
What is Do not take things personally?
Name the four DBT skill modules
What are Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness?
REFLECTION QUESTION!
What helps you maintain progress when motivation is low?
The DBT acronym IMPROVE helps improve the moment with these seven strategies.
What are Imagery, Meaning, Prayer, Relaxation, One thing at a time, Vacation, Encouragement?
This dynamic occurs when someone consistently puts others’ needs ahead of their own, losing balance and identity.
What is CoDependency?
This ancient civilization, predecessors of the Mayans, inspired the teachings in The Four Agreements
What is the Toltec civilization?
These are the “What” skills:
What are Observe, Describe, and Participate?
Stages of change model was developed by _______ and _______.
Who are Prochaska and DiClemente?
The DBT acronym Dear Man teaches assertive communication skills by guiding you through these seven steps.
What are Describe, Express, Assert, Reinforce, Mindful, Appear confident, Negotiate?
This inner quality means valuing yourself regardless of external validation
What is Self Worth?
REFLECTION QUESTION!!
Which agreement do you find to be most difficult and why?