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Dialectical Thinking in Therapy: A Tool for Cognitive Flexibility
United States Department of Homeland Security
Key Points
- Dialectical thinking in DBT involves seeing the interconnectedness of opposites and integrating different perspectives.
- Inspired by Socratic questioning and Hegelian synthesis, this approach encourages flexibility in thought by integrating opposing viewpoints.
- Dialectical thinking helps clients to adapt to new information and develop healthier cognitive patterns by moving away from rigid thinking.
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