Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills - Video 7 - Flashcard Set
What is the purpose of clarifying your goals in DBT interpersonal effectiveness?
To know what you want from the situation before a conversation.
What can get in the way of knowing what you want in an interpersonal interaction?
Emotions and beliefs.
What are the three main goals to balance in any interpersonal interaction according to DBT?
Objectives, relationship effectiveness, and self-respect.
What is the objective in an interpersonal interaction?
The specific change or result you want from the interaction.
What is relationship effectiveness in an interpersonal interaction?
How you want the other person to feel about you after the conversation.
What is self-respect effectiveness in an interpersonal interaction?
How you want to feel about yourself after the interaction.
Why is always making relationship effectiveness the main objective of a conversation problematic?
Because violating your own values and morals can diminish self-respect in the long term.
What are the three sets of skills offered by DBT that correspond to the three main goals of interpersonal interactions?
DEAR MAN, GIVE, and FAST.
What does DEAR MAN stand for in DBT interpersonal effectiveness?
Describe, Assert, Reinforce, Mindful, Appear confident, and Negotiate.
What does GIVE stand for in DBT interpersonal effectiveness?
Be Gentle, Act Interested, Validate, and use an Easy manner.
What does FAST stand for in DBT interpersonal effectiveness?
Be Fair, No Apologies, Stick to values, and be Truthful.
Why is balancing the three main goals essential for successful interpersonal interactions?
Because focusing too much on one goal can lead to negative consequences in the other two areas.
