Dialectics | Dialectical Dilemmas | Validation | Behavior Change | DBT Group |
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What is two things that seem the opposite can both be true
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What is a dialectic
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What is too loose v too strict, making light of problem behavior v making too much of adolescent behavior, fostering dependence v forcing independence
Name the three dialectical dilemmas discussed in this module
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What is validation
Acknowledging that a person's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors have causes and are therefore understandable.
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What is to increase behaviors we do want and reduce behaviors we don't want in ourselves and others
Purpose of behavior change skills
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What is acceptance and change
What is a main dialectic we discuss in DBT
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What is C. Accept that different opinions can be valid
Which is a helpful way to think dialectically:
A. Use either/or statements, and stay away from both/and B. Use you statements when in a conflict. (ex. you should do X) C. Accept that different opinions can be valid |
What is call the dialectic
What skill can we use when we notice being on opposite sides of a conflict?
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What is agreeing with the other person's behavior
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What is something validation does not mean?
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What is (leader's discretion, could be a reward, praise, a hug)
Give me an example of positive reinforcement
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Why do we practice mindfulness
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What is B
Choose which response is dialectic
A. I want to practice DBT but its just too hard B. This is really hard for me and I will keep trying C. This is hopeless D. DBT skills alway works |
What is too loose v too strict
Name which dialectical dilemma this example represents:
no standard mealtime, no chores at home, no curfew on weekdays or weekends vs permanently removing phone/tv access, no privacy, expecting perfect grades for school performance |
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Discuss a situation where you validated someone else.
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What is
positive reinforcement increases behavior by rewarding consequence while negative reinforcement increases behavior by removing negative
What is the difference between positive and negative reinforcement
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What is your favorite DBT skill
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Provide an example of opposite sides that can both be true.
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What can be ineffective about fostering too much dependence?
OR What can be ineffective about forcing independence too soon? |
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Role play! Leader will act out a scenario and you practice validating them
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What is negative reinforcement
Taking Tylenol when you have a headache
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What is mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and middle path
Name the five DBT skills modules
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Provide an example of an important opposite you are trying to balance in your own life.
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Discuss an example of a dialectical dilemma you noticed and how you could have/did call out the dialectic
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Discuss a way you have or can practice self-validation and provide an example
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Provide an example of how you used behavioral reinforcement (positive or negative)
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Choose any DBT skill and tell us how you have practiced it in real-life situation
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