What is DBT
What does DBT stand for and what two things does it balance?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy; balances acceptance and change
What is prioritized first in DBT's treatment hierarchy?
Life-threatening behaviors
Name all DBT modes.
Individual therapy, skills group, phone coaching, consultation team
List three commitment strategies used in DBT.
Pros/cons list, smallest-first steps, devil's advocate, linking to Life Worth Living goals, revisiting past successes
Name the three minds in DBT.
Emotion Mind, Reasonable Mind, Wise Mind
Name two evidence-based targets for DBT.
Impulsivity, self-harm, emotional dysregulation, blowups, shutdowns
Name all four stages of DBT treatment.
1) Control dangerous behaviors; 2) Work through emotional pain; 3) Build a life worth living; 4) Find deeper meaning
What is the therapist's role?
Teach skills, coach, problem-solve
What is the 4-miss rule?
Attendance expectation: repeated absences trigger pause or rethink
What skill supports all DBT skills?
Wise Mind
What does 'dialectical' mean in DBT?
Two truths can exist at once
Why do stages provide hope?
They show change happens in steps
What is the client's role?
Show up, try skills, be honest
Why revisit commitment weekly?
To prevent drop-off and maintain momentum
List two elements of a safety plan.
Warning signs, coping steps, reasons to live, contacts, means restriction
List all four core DBT skills.
Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness
What does Stage 3 focus on?
Building a life worth living
Why is coaching brief and skills-focused?
To prevent reinforcing problem behaviors
How do we link priorities to goals?
Turn targets into measurable behaviors
What is the purpose of diary cards?
Track urges, emotions, and skills daily
Why is validation important in DBT?
Reduces shame, builds trust, increases motivation
What links priorities to motivation?
Life Worth Living goal
What does the consultation team do?
Supports therapist effectiveness and DBT fidelity
Why does commitment matter?
Keeps progress moving and sets expectations
Name two skills for distress tolerance.
TIP, Self-soothe, Distract, IMPROVE the moment