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.

Top 5 Reasons People Start Therapy – Finding Middle Path Podcast
Here are the top 5 Reasons People Start Going to Therapy.
—
Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachael-k-julstrom/message
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachael-k-julstrom/support