Cycle 15 - Flashcard Set 2
What are some common triggers for intense urges in BPD?
Negative affect, poor self-control, and unstable self-image.
What is acting opposite and how is it used to manage urges in DBT?
It is a technique used in DBT to manage urges by assessing their justification and responding in an opposite and healthy way.
What are some common symptoms of poor self-concept and unstable self-image in BPD?
Chronic feelings of emptiness and dissociative states.
How can rating triggers by intensity be helpful in managing intense urges in BPD?
It can identify those that produce stronger urges.
How can separating the components of each trigger help control them better?
It can help identify what or who activates them.
How can acting opposite help purge the urge in BPD?
By doing the opposite of maladaptive patterns and building a better sense of self-concept.
What analogy is used to describe building healthy and adaptive strategies in BPD?
Ice skating - the more you do it, the better you get at it.
When can practicing skills be helpful in managing BPD?
Not just during intense urges but also during minor frustrating situations.
When can assertiveness be appropriate in managing BPD?
When justified, but it’s important to assess the situation objectively and avoid the BPD lens distortion.
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and how is it used to treat BPD?
It is a type of therapy that can help individuals with BPD learn skills to regulate their emotions and improve their interpersonal relationships.
What are some impulsive behaviors that can be associated with BPD?
Substance abuse and self-harm.
What can contribute to the development of BPD?
Trauma and genetics.
