Therapist Tips and Advice: Addressing Client Challenges

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Key Points

  1. Addressing client biases and defensive behaviors through the checking the facts exercise promotes a balanced understanding of reality.
  2. Modifying the DEAR Adult skill and other DBT tools to suit clients with ongoing trauma histories, including written exercises and role-play.
  3. Assessing client readiness and proficiency in DBT skills is important to tailor interventions effectively in therapy.
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