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.
Effectively saying YES and NO. – Finding Middle Path Podcast
Do you know how to effectively say YES and NO? The following is the DBT criteria for how to learn the intensity and the criteria on asking for a need to be met or for you to say no effectively and still maintain the relationship.
Find more at http://www.findingmiddlepath.com
