Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills - Video 3 - Flashcard Set
What is the goal of the Middle Path Module in DBT?
The goal of the Middle Path Module in DBT is to help individuals achieve a more balanced and wise-minded approach to thinking by avoiding extremes.
Where did the concept of the middle path originate?
The concept of the middle path originated in Buddhism as a way to avoid extremes of self-denial and self-indulgence.
What are the goals of the Middle Path Module in DBT?
The goals of the Middle Path Module in DBT include learning dialectical thinking, identifying dialectical dilemmas, and achieving a balance between acceptance and change.
What is dialectics?
Dialectics involves recognizing two seemingly opposite things as both true and valid at the same time and finding a way to incorporate both perspectives.
What are dialectical dilemmas?
Dialectical dilemmas occur when an individual is emotionally attached to one side of a dialectic and may be experiencing black-and-white thinking or rigidity.
What does dialectical thinking involve?
Dialectical thinking involves exploring options, being flexible, observing fully, and emotionally allowing for more than one feeling at a time.
What are some important aspects of dialectical thinking?
Important aspects of dialectical thinking include avoiding assumptions, avoiding judgment or blame, and remembering that opinions are not facts.
What are some benefits of dialectical thinking?
Benefits of dialectical thinking include increased adaptability and resilience in stressful situations, improved relationships, and fewer arguments.
What will the next video in the series provide?
The next video in the series will provide examples of dialectical thinking and dialectical dilemmas in real-life situations.
What is the concept of dialectics used for in philosophy?
The concept of dialectics has been used in philosophy as a way to arrive at a higher truth or synthesis.
What does the Middle Path Module in DBT emphasize?
The Middle Path Module in DBT emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and achieving a wise-minded approach to thinking.
What does the Middle Path Module in DBT aim to help individuals achieve?
The module aims to help individuals achieve a balance between acceptance and change by incorporating both perspectives and avoiding extremes.
