Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes Understanding DBT Therapy- Overview and Case Formulation for Counseling for LPC and LMHC
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Aug 21, 2016 Discover the foundational principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and its vital role in addressing emotional dysregulation. The discussion highlights how emotional experiences and behavioral triggers shape client interactions. Learn about Linehan's biosocial theory and its insights on emotional vulnerabilities in individuals with bipolar disorder. The podcast delves into how factors like sleep deprivation and chronic pain impact mental health, offering compassionate strategies to help manage these challenges effectively.
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Behavior Chains Reveal Triggers
- DBT helps identify triggers through behavior chains by examining the full sequence of events before reactions.
- Emotional dysregulation causes unpredictable reactions that therapists and clients must understand from both perspectives.
Dialectics Validate Opposing Emotions
- DBT embraces dialectics by validating opposing feelings, like wanting to live and die simultaneously.
- Recognizing these dual truths helps clients work toward integrating conflicting emotions.
Biosocial Roots of Dysregulation
- Emotional dysregulation stems from biosocial factors: high sensitivity, reactivity, and slow emotional recovery.
- These traits combined with vulnerabilities like sleep deprivation increase clients' emotional instability.