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.
Interview with Emily Keehn with Timberline Knolls – Finding Middle Path Podcast
We are so honored to have Emily Keehn, LPC – Speak with us today on behalf of Timberline Knolls a treatment facility in the suburbs or Chicago. Timberline Knolls ( TK ) is a Mental Health Residential Treatment program that focuses on using DBT ( Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ) with their clients. They have many other programs that and we are thrilled to talk to Emily who has been with TK for 6years and to see the development of many of their programs. If you want to find out more about TK please visit https://www.timberlineknolls.com/. They also have a wonderful YouTube presence with helpful videos. Be sure to follow them.
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