DBT for BPD
3 important questions on DBT for BPD
DSM-5 Criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder
I - DESPAIRR
Identity disturbances
Dysfunctional affect
Empty mood
Suicidal attempt/Self Harm
Paranoia/transient psychotic episode
Abandonement - Fear of
Impulsivity
Rage
Relationship not stable
Skills Acquisition in DBT
Distress tolerance - survival skill for which how a patient can survive in the enxt few moments rather than making it worse
Interpersonal effectiveness - navigate around relationsip
Mindfulness - be present at the moment and aim to get to wise mind through emotional mind and reasonable mind
Emotional regulation - identify and label emotion - and oppose destructive thought example feels like wanted to isolate, hence go around and reach out to someone
Hierarachy of goals in DBT
Therapy interfering behaviour
Qol interfering behaviour
skill acquisition
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