Assessing the Consequences of Self-Harm in DBT: Vulnerability and Precipitating Events
Key Points
- The therapist assesses the consequences of self-harm, focusing on the moment the client experienced overwhelming frustration and distress related to an assignment and the impact of the boyfriend’s response.
- The client feels less anxious after self-harming but acknowledges that it hindered the ability to work on the project further, highlighting the complex emotions and challenges that were faced.
- The therapist investigates the factors leading up to the point of no return, which contributed to distress, and the potential reinforcement of self-harm as a coping mechanism.
