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.

2021 Mental Health Vision Board and Setting Goals – Finding Middle Path Podcast

Setting goals are not just for the New Year. Let's do a check up on our Mental Health and talk about some In Session and Out of Session goals for the year. Find the worksheet at http://www.findingmiddlepath.com and we can get going together.  

1. 2021 Mental Health Vision Board and Setting Goals 28:18
2. 3 Pillars of Mental Health ( not 4 ) 17:08
3. Grief around the Holidays 13:43
4. Distress Tolerance Review and the Beginning of Emotion Regulation 20:52
5. The STOP skill and DBT Pros and Cons 18:52