Introduction - Weeks 1-3 - Introduction Lesson Flashcards (Version 1)

Question 1

What is the main purpose of DBT skills?

Answer 1

To help people improve their ability to regulate emotions, tolerate distress, be mindful, and communicate effectively

Question 2

What is the theory behind DBT?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What is the goal of DBT?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What is the main focus of dialectical behavior therapy?

Answer 4

To provide individuals with new skills to manage painful emotions and decrease conflict in relationships

Question 5

What four areas does DBT specifically focus on?

Answer 5

Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness

Question 6

How long does it usually take for this therapy to be completed?

Answer 6

6 to 9 months

Question 7

What is the goal of skills training in DBT therapy?

Answer 7

To promote a balance between acceptance and change

Question 8

What are some of the signs that your relationships may be in chaos?

Answer 8

If they feel stressful and out of control

Question 9

What is an example of impulsive behavior?

Answer 9

If someone acted without thinking, and as a result, made the situation worse

Question 10

What is the difference between “thinking traps” and “cognitive distortions”?

Answer 10

“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

Question 11

What are some skills that can help you reduce the chaos you feel in your relationships?

Answer 11

Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills

Question 12

What is a skill that can help you regulate your emotions in relationships?

Answer 12

Emotion Regulation Skills

Question 13

How does using the skills learned in this help reduce giving in to impulsive urges?

Answer 13

By teaching you how to deal with overwhelming emotions and stressors

Question 14

What are the main goals of DBT?

Answer 14

To help people survive and cope with crisis or overwhelmingly stressful situations

Question 15

What is the purpose of homework review?

Answer 15

To help group members troubleshoot and be more effective when practicing the skills they’re learning

Question 16

What are the benefits of doing homework review in a group setting?

Answer 16

That it can be incredibly validating and supportive, and that group members can share what worked and inspire each other

Question 17

What are the general “rules” or guidelines for DBT groups?

Answer 17

Be respectful, attend regularly, and participate fully

Question 18

What does Linehan’s new edition say about dropping out of DBT?

Answer 18

That if you do, you are NOT out of DBT

Question 19

What is an example of helpful, noncritical feedback?

Answer 19

Pointing out a small mistake that the person asking for feedback made, and then offering a suggestion on how to fix it

Question 20

What is the main rule of this group?

Answer 20

That members are willing to accept help from someone they ask for help

Question 21

What should participants not do if they have used drugs or alcohol?

Answer 21

Come to sessions acting and appearing clean and sober

Question 22

What is the reason for not discussing details of self-harming behaviors outside of the group?

Answer 22

To maintain safety in the group

Question 23

If there is an existing partnership or intimate relationship, what risks does it pose to bring that relationship into the group?

Answer 23

It risks setting up an “us/them” dynamic that is disruptive to the safety of the group

Question 24

What is the reason for requiring ongoing individual therapy in order to participate in skills training?

Answer 24

So that the skills trainer can coordinate with the therapist and make sure the patient is getting the best treatment possible