Introduction - Weeks 1-3 - Introduction Lesson Flashcards (Version 1)
What is the main purpose of DBT skills?
To help people improve their ability to regulate emotions, tolerate distress, be mindful, and communicate effectively
What is the theory behind DBT?
That some people’s arousal levels in emotional situations can increase far more quickly than the average person’s, attain a higher level of emotional stimulation, and take a significant amount of time to return to baseline arousal levels
What is the goal of DBT?
To help people identify thoughts, beliefs, and assumptions that make life harder and to learn different ways of thinking that will make life more bearable
What is the main focus of dialectical behavior therapy?
To provide individuals with new skills to manage painful emotions and decrease conflict in relationships
What four areas does DBT specifically focus on?
Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness
How long does it usually take for this therapy to be completed?
6 to 9 months
What is the goal of skills training in DBT therapy?
To promote a balance between acceptance and change
What are some of the signs that your relationships may be in chaos?
If they feel stressful and out of control
What is an example of impulsive behavior?
If someone acted without thinking, and as a result, made the situation worse
What is the difference between “thinking traps” and “cognitive distortions”?
“Thinking traps” are specific patterns of thinking that lead to feeling emotionally out of control or hopeless, while cognitive distortions are more general confusion about oneself and one’s thinking
What are some skills that can help you reduce the chaos you feel in your relationships?
Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills
What is a skill that can help you regulate your emotions in relationships?
Emotion Regulation Skills
How does using the skills learned in this help reduce giving in to impulsive urges?
By teaching you how to deal with overwhelming emotions and stressors
What are the main goals of DBT?
To help people survive and cope with crisis or overwhelmingly stressful situations
What is the purpose of homework review?
To help group members troubleshoot and be more effective when practicing the skills they’re learning
What are the benefits of doing homework review in a group setting?
That it can be incredibly validating and supportive, and that group members can share what worked and inspire each other
What are the general “rules” or guidelines for DBT groups?
Be respectful, attend regularly, and participate fully
What does Linehan’s new edition say about dropping out of DBT?
That if you do, you are NOT out of DBT
What is an example of helpful, noncritical feedback?
Pointing out a small mistake that the person asking for feedback made, and then offering a suggestion on how to fix it
What is the main rule of this group?
That members are willing to accept help from someone they ask for help
What should participants not do if they have used drugs or alcohol?
Come to sessions acting and appearing clean and sober
What is the reason for not discussing details of self-harming behaviors outside of the group?
To maintain safety in the group
If there is an existing partnership or intimate relationship, what risks does it pose to bring that relationship into the group?
It risks setting up an “us/them” dynamic that is disruptive to the safety of the group
What is the reason for requiring ongoing individual therapy in order to participate in skills training?
So that the skills trainer can coordinate with the therapist and make sure the patient is getting the best treatment possible
