DBT
What does DBT stands for?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
What are the first names of the facilitators of this group?
Ms. Shannon and Ms. Liz
Why do we use coping skills?
To calm down and feel better
Name two coping skills
Talking with friends, deep breathing, listening to music, muscle relaxation, grounding, etc.
How many times a week is DBT group?
5 days for PHP
4 days for IOP
What does DBT aims to replace?
DBT aims to replace negative coping skills with positive coping skills.
What time does group end?
1:15 pm for PHP
12:15 pm for IOP
Name two unhealthy coping skills.
Fighting, substance use, self-harm, avoidance, etc.
Name 5 different sources of support for youth.
Peers, family, teachers, counselors, coaches, etc.
If you are triggered by something said in group, what should you do?
Let the therapist know. Follow redirections. Use coping skills.
What are DBT skills used for?
DBT skills help people experience a range of emotions without acting on them and help teens navigate relationships.
What is the name of this agency?
The Ridge Behavioral Health System
Name 5 feelings
What is the recommended amount of sleep for teens?
8-10 hours
True or False: Information shared in DBT group should be confidential.
True; the only time it is not is if you are or intending to hurt yourself or others.
Why is DBT helpful?
DBT helps people to handle their emotions better
What does Ms. Liz drink in the mornings?
Tea
also sometimes coffee.
Name 3 symptoms of Depression
feelings of despair and hopelessness feeling detached from life and those around you continued fatigue or loss of energy feelings of sadness – crying for no apparent reason inability to concentrate or make decisions thoughts of suicide changes in eating or
What is the condition of not being able to sleep called?
Insomnia
What materials are group members required to bring to group?
Chromebook and charger.
lunch, if you do not want the school lunch.
What does Dialectical mean?
Dialectical = two opposite ideas can be true at the same time.
What kind of dog does Ms. Shannon own?
Golden retriever
German Shepherd
True or false: When deep breathing, you breathe IN through your mouth and OUT through your nose.
False: You breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth.
Why is exercise helpful?
help release hormones and adrenaline, helps keep you healthy, gets you active, get more energy, get out in the sun, improves mood, etc....
BONUS: How many weeks of group are there total?
depends on individual progress towards treatment goal.
2 to 6 weeks.