How to use DBT to set goals in Therapy and in Life.

The main goal in DBT is to decrease any-type of problem behavior.

Behaviors to Decrease:

• Interpersonal Chaos, loneliness, being in unhealthy relationships 
• Unstable moods and emotions, and willfulness
• Impulsive behavior, difficulty accepting reality 
• Mindlessness, emptiness, judgmental attitude

Behaviors to Increase:

• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Emotional Regulation
• Distress Tolerance
• Mindfulness

Before setting a goal with a client we do a quick Values Assessment:

The next step is the fun DBT activity of the DBT House:

As stated in the Podcast other people have used the SMART goals Model :

Please reference here for more info on SMART Goals.