Dialectic Behavioral Therapy

Question 1

Theory of change

Answer 1

And improving interpersonal problem-solving skills. Emphasis unaccepting uncomfortable thoughts instead of struggling with them.

Question 2

Role of the therapist

Answer 2

Ally, validated offer alternatives, coach

Question 3

Treatment Goals

Answer 3

The goal is for clients to improve their emotional and cognitive regulation.

Question 4

Mindfulness

Answer 4

The practice of being fully aware of present in this one moment.

Question 5

Distress tolerance

Answer 5

How to tolerate pain in difficult situations, not change it.

Question 6

Interpersonal effectiveness

Answer 6

How to ask for what you want and say no well maintaining self-respect and relationships with others

Question 7

Emotional regulation

Answer 7

How to change emotions that you want to change.

Question 8

Homework

Answer 8

Clients are assigned school building toss between sessions.

Question 9

Phases of treatment: beginning

Answer 9

Move client from being out of control to achieving behavioral control. Mindfulness in distress tolerance skills are taught. Focus on dressing self harming behaviors.

Question 10

Phases of treatment: Middle

Answer 10

Emotional experience; support the client to learn to live; define life goals; build self-respect; and find peace and happiness.

Question 11

Phases of Treatment: and

Answer 11

Finding a deeper meaning through a spiritual existence.