Biosocial Theory Handout
DBT Crisis Plans
Understanding Dialectics in DBT Handout
Andrea Gold, PhD and Jesse Finkelstein, PsyD
A dialectical philosophy guides DBT. It assumes that everything is interrelated, that tension is inevitable, and that change is constant. To adopt a dialectical worldview means to strive to embrace that seemingly opposite ideas can both be true and to accept change as a natural occurrence.
DBT Card Game by Jesse Finkelstein
THE GAME OF REAL LIFE is a wonderful tool to use both in and out of therapy, encouraging players to incorporate mindfulness with therapeutic life skills to combat anxiety, promote active listening, and prevent burnout.
The game includes a 96-page pocket guide with instructions for gameplay and further information on all of DBT’s life-changing skills, from self-validation and self-soothing to identifying emotions and coping ahead for stressful situations. By discussing real-life situations with friends and learning from others, you’ll master the skills for staying present, regulating emotions, improving relationships, and, ultimately, increasing your happiness.