DBT Basics
The number of weeks this group lasts
12
The definition of mindfulness is
Being in control of you mind rather than letting your mind be in control of you
True or False: making a list of pros and cons will result in engaging in crisis urges more frequently
FALSE!!!!
True or False: accepting reality means you agree with the situation
FALSE!!!
DBT stands for...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Mindfulness requires these two things
Full awareness (opened mind) and attentional control (focused mind)
Name two things you would put in your coping skills kit
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True or False: Willingness is doing just what is needed, no more, no less
TRUE!
Dialectical means...
Two opposite ideas can be true at the same time
Name the three states of mind
Emotional, reasonable, and Wise Mind
Define Willfulness
refusing to tolerate a situation, trying to change something that cannot be changed, refusing to change something that must be changed
Name an activity you can do to practice mindfulness
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The Biosocial Theory of DBT means
biological vulnerability combined with environment can result in many issues
The state of mind that includes reason and emotion
Wise mind
Give an example of a distraction using ACCEPT skills
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Name the 4 out of the 6 senses used to self-soothe
vision, hearing, smell, taste, touch, movement
One of the goals of DBT is to increase
mindfulness skills, emotion regulation skills, distress tolerance skills, interpersonal effectiveness, or walking the middle path
Give an example of being in the emotional mind
Varies, driven by feelings and urges
Name the factors that interfere with acceptance
Beliefs & emotions
Give an example (does not have to be personal) of an action made in the emotional mind
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