Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills Flashcards

Which skill set in the Interpersonal Effectiveness module addresses balancing acceptance and change in relationships through dialectics?

Answer: Walking the Middle Path

Walking the Middle Path teaches dialectics, validation, and behavior change strategies in relationships.

In the skills for building relationships and ending destructive ones, a client is advised to:

Answer: Find potential friends, get in contact, and end relationships that are destructive

These skills involve finding people, building closeness, and ending destructive relationships.

Which dialectical stance is a core example in Walking the Middle Path?

Answer: Two things can be true at once

Dialectics emphasizes that opposites can both hold truth and avoids black-and-white thinking.

Which is an example of dialectical thinking that replaces "always/never" language?

Answer: "Sometimes you listen well and sometimes it's hard for me to feel heard."

Dialectical statements avoid extremes and acknowledge multiple perspectives.

A therapist wants to teach a client to "validate self." Which approach fits DBT?

Answer: Telling oneself that feelings are understandable given the situation

Self-validation involves acknowledging that one's emotions and thoughts make sense in context.

Which scenario best shows the objective effectiveness priority outweighing the relationship priority?

Answer: A client firmly asks a landlord to repair dangerous wiring, even if it strains rapport

When the goal is vital, such as safety, the objective takes priority over keeping the other person happy.

Which step is most appropriate when a client's emotions are too intense to use DEAR MAN effectively?

Answer: Use emotion regulation or distress tolerance skills first

DBT teaches lowering emotional intensity first so interpersonal skills can be used effectively.