DBT
What are the 3 States of Mind?
Emotion, Reasonable, and Wise Minds
What is this brain responsible for?
emotions and feeling
What is this brain responsible for?
Facts, critical thinking
What does Wise Mind mean ?
Using both brains to make decisions based from a place of logic and feelings.
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
What happens when Emotion Mind is activated?
We act based off of emotions and tend to make impulsive and "rash" decisions without thinking it through
What happens when the Reasonable Mind is activated?
emotions disappear and actions are based on facts, data, history, etc.
Name 2 skills that help us act from Wise Mind
Whats and Hows, Check the Facts, PLEASE, ABC.... basically any of them!!
What is one thing/problem DBT is helpful for?
Give an example of when you were in your Emotion Mind
acting/speaking without thinking
being very emotional, esp. for a long time
believing our feelings are facts
Give an example of when you are were your Reasonable Mind
making decisions based on the facts only
not thinking about yours or others feelings (invalidation)
not taking care of yourself/ignoring needs
Give an example of when you were in your Wise Mind
facts AND feelings
I know ____ to be true, and I feel ____ so I am going to ____________.
Why is it important to control/regulate our emotions?
So that we do not become out of control, say/do inappropriate or hurtful things that we regret
What are two things that this part of our brain does for us that are helpful?
Values, Positive emotions, Connection to others, Makes life exciting, Gives us important information
What are two things that this part of our brain does for us that are helpful?
Based in fact/reality, Problem solving, Checks facts on emotions, Productive
Are REALLY strong emotions possible in Wise Mind?
Yes! Wise Mind isn't always calm, but it is always in control
Who is the creator of DBT?
Marsha Linehan
Name 2 skills that can help you NOT act in Emotion Mind
Any distress tolerance skills, Check the Facts, Whats and Hows
Name 2 skills that can help you NOT act from Reasonable Mind
Mindfulness Whats and Hows, Self/Other Validation, PLEASE Skills, Accumulating positives in short or long term
What do I mean when I talk about our "Wise Mind bones"?
Our Wise Mind bones are our strong sense of self and inner wisdom. When we act from Wise Mind or make Wise choices, we become more and more our true selves!