Validating and Assessing the Consequences of Behavior in DBT
Key Points
- Validate and empathize with the client’s experiences while asking relevant questions to uncover key thoughts and feelings related to self-harming behaviors.
- Examine the factors related to self-harm, including the client’s boyfriend’s reactions and the reinforcement of self-harming behavior, aiming to understand the antecedents, behavior, and consequences.
- Explore potential interventions, such as coping ahead, mindfulness, and modifying environmental cues, to interrupt the self-harm pattern and promote positive change.
