Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Flashcards
1
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Who developed Dialectical Behavioural Therapy?
A
Marsha Linehan
2
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What is Dialectical Behavioural Therapy?
A
An evidence-based, cognitive-behavioural treatment that balances validation and acceptance with the benefits of change.
3
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What are the four settings that Dialectical Behavioural Therapy is delivered in?
A
- Individual psychotherapy
- Group skills training
- In-the-moment coaching
- Case consultation meetings for practitioners
4
Q
What are some challenges or disadvantages to Dialectical Behavioural Therapy? (2)
A
-Requires high motivation and committment from the client
-Heavily structured
5
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What worldviews are relevant to Dialectical Behavioural Therapy?
A
Positivism and postmodernism/constructivism
6
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What are the 4 pillars of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy?
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- Mindfulness
- Distress Tolerance
- Emotion Regulation
- Interpersonal Effectiveness
