The 24-Hour Rule in DBT: Validation and Commitment
Key Points
- The therapist explains and discusses the 24-hour rule with the client, practicing functional validation by answering their questions and addressing any confusion or concerns they may have.
- The therapist emphasizes the importance of collaboration and allowing the client to make their own choices.
- There needs to be a balance between promoting change and accepting the client as they are, utilizing dialectical strategies such as irreverence and entering the paradox.
Materials Downloads
DBT Animated Role Plays
Learn the “how-to” of DBT by watching an expert clinician address real-world problems with clients.
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