Dialectic Behavioral Therapy Theory Flashcards
DBT-Dialectic Behavioral Therapy
Theory of Change
Change happens through mindfulness, skills to manage distress tolerance and emotional regulations, and improving inter-personal problem solving skills. Emphasis on accepting uncomfortable thought instead of struggling with them.
DBT-Dialectic Behavioral Therapy
Role of the Therapist
- Ally
- Validate and offer alternatives
DBT-Dialectic Behavioral Therapy
Treatment Goals
The goal is for clients to improve their emotional and cognitive regulation.
DBT-Dialectic Behavioral Therapy
Key Concepts & Interventions
Mindfulness
The practice of being fully aware and present in this one moment.
DBT-Dialectic Behavioral Therapy
Key Concepts & Interventions
Distress Tolerance
How to tolerate pain in difficult situations, not change it.
DBT-Dialectic Behavioral Therapy
Key Concepts & Interventions
Interpersonal Effectiveness
How to ask for what you want and say no while maintaining self-respect and relationships with others.
DBT-Dialectic Behavioral Therapy
Key Concepts & Interventions
Emotion Regulation
How to change emotions that you want to change.
DBT-Dialectic Behavioral Therapy
Key Concepts & Interventions
Homework
Clients are assigned skill building tasks between sessions.
DBT-Dialectic Behavioral Therapy
Phases of Treatment
Beginning
The client to move from being out of control to achieving behavioral control. Mindfulness and distress tolerance skills are taught.
DBT-Dialectic Behavioral Therapy
Phases of Treatment
Middle
Fuller emotional experiencing; support the client to learn to live; define life goals, build self-respect, and find peace and happiness.
DBT-Dialectic Behavioral Therapy
Phases of Treatment
End
Finding a deeper meaning through a spiritual existence.
