DBT
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
True/False
Mindfulness takes a lot of time
False
What is the Core Concept of Distress Tolerance
Helping us cope with crisis without making our situation worse
What does ACCEPTS stand for?
Activities, Contributing, Comparisons, Emotions, Push Away, Thoughts, Sensations
What do you use to practice Self Soothe skills?
5 senses
What does dialectical mean?
The idea that two opposite things can exist at the same time
Name the two skills that work together to bring us to Wise Mind
WHAT and HOW skills
What are the two keys to distress tolerance
Practicing skills when not in distress and putting a proactive plan together
What does the acronym IMPROVE stand for?
Imagery, Meaning, Prayer, Relaxation, One thing/step at a time, Vacation, Encouragement
The act of refocusing attention and thoughts to the present moment
Grounding Yourself
What are the three states for mind?
Reason, Emotional, & Wise Mind
Name the WHAT skills
Observe, Describe, Participate
When should distress tolerance be used
When we cannot solve a problem
This skill allows us to weigh the options in light of expected results in both the short and long term.
Pros and Cons
Name the daily log used for emotions, skills, SUD, and behavior
Diary Card
What does DBT aim to do?
Replace problem behaviors with skillful behaviors
Non-judgmentally, One Mindfully, Effectively
What should you use in addition to distress tolerance skills?
Mindfulness skills
What are the four options in Radical Acceptance?
Change the situation
Change how you feel/think about the situation
Accept it
Stay miserable
This skill helps align us with the realities of a situation rather than pitting ourselves against them
Willingness
How to develop DBT Skills
Practice and Repetition
Name a mindfulness skill you have used this week
variety of answers will be accepted
This document helps us manage a crisis
Crisis and Safety Plan
What is the prerequisite to change?
Acceptance
Radical Acceptance decreases what?
Suffering