DBT FOUNDATIONS
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Mindfulness means paying attention to the ______ moment.
Present
Distress tolerance helps us survive a crisis without making it ______.
Worse
Emotion regulation helps us understand and manage our ______.
Emotions
Interpersonal effectiveness helps us improve our ______ with others.
Relationships
DBT teaches that two things can be true at the same time. What is this called?
Dialectics
What DBT concept combines emotion mind and reasonable mind?
Wise Mind
What does the “S” in STOP stand for?
Stop
What skill encourages us to do the opposite of an unhelpful emotional urge?
Opposite Action
What DBT skill helps us ask for what we want respectfully?
DEAR MAN
True or False: DBT focuses only on changing behavior.
False (it balances acceptance and change)
Name one of the “What” skills.
Observe, Describe, or Participate
Name one skill from TIPP.
Temperature, Intense Exercise, Paced Breathing, or Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Before changing an emotion, what should we do first?
Identify or name it
What skill helps us maintain relationships while communicating?
GIVE
Name the two main goals that DBT tries to balance.
Acceptance and change
Name one of the “How” skills.
Nonjudgmentally, One-Mindfully, or Effectively
True or False: Distress tolerance skills are meant to solve all your problems.
False
Name one thing that can make people more vulnerable to emotional distress.
Lack of sleep, hunger, illness, stress, substance use, etc.
What skill helps us maintain self-respect?
FAST
True or False: DBT focuses only on changing behavior.
False
If you focus only on what you’re doing right now instead of multitasking, which “How” skill are you using?
One-Mindfully
When emotions are very intense, is it easier to solve problems first or calm down first?
Calm down first
What DBT acronym reminds us to take care of our physical health?
PLEASE
Which DEAR MAN skill means sticking to your goal despite distractions?
Mindful