DBT
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
What are the 5 DBT modules?
Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Walking the Middle Path
Doing exactly what a situation calls for in an effective manner is considered what?
Willingness
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind. What am I?
Mackenzi is caught in a cycle of negative thoughts and self-criticism. Which DBT skill can she use to challenge and change these destructive thought patterns?(what mindset can she have)
wise mind
What does DBT aims to replace?
DBT aims to replace problem behaviors with skillful behaviors.
What module teaches us skills that help us to tolerate stressful situations without making them worse?
Distress Tolerance
In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), this interpersonal effectiveness skill focuses on staying fully present in the current interaction, avoiding distractions and improving connection.
mindfulness (of course!)
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
footsteps
an individual is experiencing a surge of intense and overwhelming emotions. Which specific DBT skill would be most suitable for managing and regulating these emotions effectively?
PLEASE or OPPOSITE ACTION
What are DBT skills used for?
DBT skills help people experience a range of emotions without acting on them and help adults navigate relationships.
What 2 minds make up Wise Mind?
Emotion Mind & Reasonable Mind
People are doing the ____ they can.
Best
Enigma of the Week: You walk up to a mountain that has two paths. One leads to the other side of the mountain, and the other will get you lost forever. Two twins know the path that leads to the other side. You can ask them only one question. Except! One lies and one tells the truth, and you don't know which is which. So, What do you ask?
You ask one twin, "Are you twins?". If he says "Yes", he is telling the truth. Therefore, you ask the other twin which way to go and go the opposite way because he is lying. If he says "No", he is the liar and you ask the other twin which way to go because he is telling the truth.
Yousif finds himself in a conflict with a friend and wants to express their needs without damaging the relationship. Which specific DBT skill would be most beneficial for effective communication in this situation?
DEARMAN (Describe, Express, Assert, Reinforce, Mindful, Appear confident, Negotiate)
What is the purpose of DBT?
DBT helps people create a life worth living.
What module focuses on helping us build skills to better navigate relationships?
Interpersonal Effectiveness
There is no absolute _____.
Truth
What has a head, a tail, is brown, and has no legs?
a penny
Karly is struggling with impulsive behavior and the urge to engage in harmful actions. What DBT skill can she employ to pause and make a more mindful and intentional choice?
STOP (stop, take a step back, observe, proceed mindfuly.)
What does Dialectical mean?
Dialectical = two opposite ideas can be true at the same time.
What module focuses on improving our ability to fully participate in experiences?
Mindfulness
In DBT Emotional Regulation, what does the skill "Distract" suggest as a way to manage overwhelming emotions?
The skill "Distract" in DBT Emotional Regulation suggests engaging in activities or thoughts that divert attention away from intense emotions to create a sense of balance and control.
Riddle of the Day: I have a heart that never beats, I have a home but I never sleep. I can take a man's house and build another, And I love to play games with my many brothers. I am a king among fools. Who am I?
I am a King of Hearts in a deck of cards.
Cristina is facing a situation that triggers intense emotions, and she want to validate her feelings without being overwhelmed. Which DBT skill would be helpful for acknowledging and accepting her emotions?
Validate