DBT 101
DBT stands for
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Core mindfulness helps with (2 or more things)
what is: reduced awareness, focus, confusion about self
Before each module, we have two weeks of
what is: orientation and mindfulness
BONUS 200 pts: Why do we repeat mindfulness?
People are doing the ______ the can
What is: best
-give you more choices and control over your behavior
-reduce emotional suffering, increase pleasure
-help with decisions
-help with focus
-increase compassion for self and others
-decrease stress, pain, tension, improve health
DBT was created by
These skills help with mood-dependent behaviors, steady negative emotional state, and fast, intense mood changes with little control.
What is: Emotion Regulation Skills
This DBT program lasts this many weeks
People ______ to improve
An example of being in wise mind is...
Example reviewed by Edie + opposing group
Wise mind is: wisdom within, seeing the value of reason and emotion, the middle path
"Dialectical" means
What is: two opposite ideas can be true at the same time, and when considered together, can create a new truth and a new way of viewing the situation
These skills help with acting without thinking it all through and escaping or avoiding emotional experiences
what is: distress tolerance
Our next skills module will last ____ weeks and is on ______
What is: 4 weeks, interpersonal effectiveness
People need to do better, try _______, and be more _________ to change
What is: harder, motivated
People need to do better, try harder, and be more motivated to change
Biosocial theory explains why some people have so much trouble controlling their emotions and actions. It shares there are two factors that influence this - name the first one (bonus 200 if you can explain)
BIOLOGICAL: Emotional vulnerability and impulsivity have a biological basis - some people are more sensitive to emotional stimuli, and experience their emotions more often and for longer periods of time (takes a while to return to baseline)
DBT aims to replace problem behaviors with
What is: skillful behaviors
These skills help with keeping relationships steady, getting what you want, communication, keeping self respect, and loneliness
What is: Interpersonal Effectiveness
Group lasts ______ hours. The first half of group almost always includes:
What is: 1.5 hours, intro/mindfulness and homework review
Teens and families must learn and practice new behaviors in _____________________
what is: all the different situations in their lives
Biosocial theory explains why some people have so much trouble controlling their emotions and actions. It shares there are two factors that influence this - name the second one (bonus 200 if you can explain)
SOCIAL: An invalidating social environment (one that doesn't seem to understand your emotions or experiences) can make it very hard to regulate emotions. Example: an environment that tells you your emotions are weird, invalid, wrong, or bad.
DBT helps people create (the "aim" of DBT)
What is: a life worth living
This skills module focuses on teen/parent conflict or relationships and dialectical thinking/acting.
Name three group guidelines
See binder
Teens and their families cannot ________
Bonus 200: There is no absolute _______
The four (or five) options for solving any problem
What are:
1. solve the problem
2. feel better about the problem
3. tolerate the problem (radical acceptance!)
4. stay miserable
(5. make it worse)