Regulating Emotion the DBT Way
Regulating Emotion the DBT Way Regulating Emotion the DBT Way is a practical guide to the DBT skill of 'Opposite Action', which helps clients develop the skill of up- or down-regulating their…
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Regulating Emotion the DBT Way
Regulating Emotion the DBT Way is a practical guide to the DBT skill of 'Opposite Action', which helps clients develop the skill of up- or down-regulating their emotions when necessary. There are examples and analogies that can be shared with clients, and clinical examples to demonstrate the key points. It is the skill that fosters emotional literacy in clients who have learned to fear or avoid painful feelings.Part A of the text introduces emotion theory, describes how to validate emotions, and explains how Linehan's 'Opposite Action' skill is used to regulate problematic responses.
Part B dedicates a chapter to each of the basic emotions and describes its signature features. There is a description of how DBT therapists contextualise emotion using chain analysis. A session scenario is included allowing the reader to see how the therapist coaches the skill