Goals of DBT
How many goals are there?
3
How many modules are there?
4
How many states of mind are there?
3
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Who created DBT?
Marsha Linehan
What does the goal- add to your toolbox- mean?
Learn/develop coping skills
What is the mindfulness module?
***Double points if you can name and describe the symbol***
Being present in the moment- being aware of thoughts, feelings, surroundings without judging them.
Umbrella- Mindfulness is over all of the modules as you need to present and aware in order to effectively use the other skills.
What is emotion mind?
Behaviors are controlled by emotions- no logic or thinking is used
Describe the T in DBT
What was it created for?
Treat chronically suicidal patients
Why do we need multiple tools in our toolbox?
Not all tools will work in every situation
What is the interpersonal effectiveness module?
Communication skills (setting boundaries, asking for things, ending relationships)
What is rational mind?
Behaviors are driven by logic- emotions are not considered
Describe the B in DBT
Behavior- emotions and thoughts drive behaviors
Components of DBT program
Individual therapy, skills groups, phone coaching
What does the goal- reduce suffering- mean?
Reduce the negative effects of suffering (or difficult emotions). Can't get rid of suffering but just reduce the effects.
What is the emotion regulation module?
***Double points if you can name 3 emotion regulation skills***
Skills to help keep yourself at baseline.
Skills: PLEASE, APE, Build Mastery, Cope Ahead, Check the facts, Pro/cons, O2E
What is wise mind?
Using logic to address emotions.
Describe the D in DBT
Dialetical- two opposing emotions can be true at the same time
What theory is DBT based on?
Biopsychosocial Theory
What does the goal- build a life worth living- mean?
Find meaning and purpose. We actively have to construct this; it does not just exist.
What is the Distress Tolerance module?
***Double points if you can name 3 distress tolerance skills (including a part of the acronym) ***
Crisis skills- skills to use to get through the difficult moment- NOT make it better or solve the program.
Radical acceptance, Distract with ACCEPTS, TIPP, IMPROVE, STOP, self soothe
What would be an example where emotion mind could be useful?
Give an example of a dialect
2 opposing emotions being true
Sad/happy when peer graduates
What are the two truths of DBT?
“I’m doing the best I can” and “I can learn to do better.”