Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Question 1

Indications of DBT

Answer 1

Repeated self harm
Attempting suicide
Alcohol or drug use to control emotions
Eating problems
Unstable relationships

Question 2

Four elements of DBT

Answer 2

Individual therapy -> gain control over behaviours
-weekly 50-60 mins
Skills training in groups-> distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, mindfulness
-2 h
Telephone crisis coaching -> support to use teaching in real life
Therapist consultation groups -> team discussion

Question 3

Goals of DBT

Answer 3

Learn to manage difficult emotions and accept them
Regulate emotions
Become able to change behaviours
Acceptance and challenge techniques

Question 4

What is dialectical behaviour therapy

Answer 4

Type of talking therapy which is based on CBT but has been adapted to meet the needs of people who experience emotion intensely
Aims to change unhelpful behaviours
Acceptance