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Teaching Radical Acceptance in DBT With Metaphors
United States Department of Homeland Security
Key Points
- Four metaphors illustrate radical acceptance in DBT: Buddha’s arrows, the struggle switch, the tug-of-war with a monster, and the unwanted party guest.
- Clients often struggle to use coping strategies effectively without first adopting the right mental approach.
- Developing a coping mindset, like radical acceptance, is essential before applying other coping skills.
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