The Power of Connections in DBT: Techniques for Enhancing Resilience and Overcoming Demoralization
Duration: 01:34:02
Description
This module offers an in-depth exploration of how the Thinker-Feeler-Doer Triangle serves as a foundational tool in advanced Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Participants will navigate the complexities of balancing these core orientations, focusing on the unique dynamics of thinkers, feelers, and doers. Through theoretical insights and practical strategies, therapists will analyze examples of personalized action plans that address imbalances, enhance resiliency, and manage demoralization. The module also includes specialized techniques for pain management, addressing guilt and shame, and fostering both psychological and spiritual connections to strengthen client resilience and promote sustainable therapeutic change.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the key characteristics and dynamics within the Thinker-Feeler-Doer Triangle, focusing on how these orientations influence client behavior and therapy outcomes.
- Name effective DBT techniques for managing demoralization, enhancing resiliency, and addressing emotions such as guilt and shame through dialectical thinking.
- Recognize the role of psychological, social, and spiritual connections in building resilience and promoting sustainable therapeutic change.
- Explain how the Thinker-Feeler-Doer Triangle can be utilized in therapy sessions to enhance client self-awareness and guide therapeutic interventions.