DBT Techniques for Fostering Dialectical Thinking
United States Department of Homeland Security
Key Points
- Learn to view situations from multiple perspectives, recognizing that what seems like opposites might be incremental differences or perception-based.
- Techniques such as saying, writing, or singing thoughts help clients see them as mere words, reducing their intensity.
- Teaching clients to externalize their thoughts fosters cognitive flexibility, reducing the impact of rigid thinking and emotional overwhelm.
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