Dialectics
What does dialectics mean in DBT?
Holding two truths at once / avoiding all-or-nothing thinking
What is the first step in a behavior chain?
Vulnerability factors
What are TIBs?
Behaviors that interfere with therapy or progress
When do you use pros & cons?
When making decisions or resisting urges
When Alli's birthday?
4/8 (this past Wednesday)
Turn this into a dialectical statement:
“I failed, so I’m useless.”
“I made a mistake AND I still have worth.”
What comes after the prompting event?
Links (thoughts, feelings, actions)
Give one example of a TIB
Skipping sessions, not doing homework, shutting down
What 4 things do you list in DBT pros & cons?
Pros/cons of acting on urge AND pros/cons of resisting
Which Rachel spells her name "Rachael"?
Short Rachael/Ranch Dressing
What word helps replace “but” in dialectical thinking?
“AND”
Name 2 examples of vulnerability factors
Lack of sleep, hunger, stress, illness, etc.
Why do we work to identify TIBs in treatment?
Because therapy can’t work if engagement isn’t there
Why include long-term consequences?
They guide better decisions than short-term relief
What happens if you don't pee in a cup?
Give an example of validation in a conflict
Any response that shows understanding (e.g., “I see why you feel that way”)
What is the purpose of a behavior chain analysis?
To understand behavior and find where to intervene
What is one strategy to reduce TIBs?
Problem-solving, reinforcement, addressing barriers
Give an example of a “con of giving in to an urge”
Regret, consequences, worse problems later
What is Sole's official title?
Case Management and Counselor
Why is extreme thinking harmful?
It increases emotional intensity and blocks problem-solving
What are “solutions” in a chain analysis?
Skills or changes that could break the chain
Is avoidance a TIB? Why?
Yes—because it prevents participation and progress
Why might someone ignore pros/cons in the moment?
Emotion mind / impulsivity
What days of the week is Meredith here?
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays