Dialectical Thinking: How to Find Balance in Life

Kirby-Reutter

Meet Your Instructor: Kirby Reutter, Ph.D., DBTC, LMHC, MAC

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Key Points

  • Dialectical thinking in DBT involves seeing the interconnectedness of opposites and integrating different perspectives.
  • Practices such as dancing with TOM (Thought, Opposite, Middle) and role-playing different perspectives help clients develop the ability to think dialectically, enhancing their problem-solving skills.
  • Dialectical interventions, including role-playing and dialectical synonyms, are used to challenge cognitive distortions and promote a more nuanced understanding of experiences.

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