Posted by Raisinb on February 16, 2012, at 23:24:07
In reply to Re: depressive emotions » papillon2, posted by g_g_g_unit on February 16, 2012, at 22:35:58
DBT does prescribe exposure sometimes, I think, but it's not the main point. DBT would teach you to balance acceptance and change, so instead of "I'm a loser" vs.,"I am not a loser," you might try to get to a more helpful synthesis, like, "I am trying the best that I can and I cant really do anything more," AND "I need to do better anyway." The goal might be to tolerate the paradox/uncertainty, as that is how life is, really. DBT isn't too interested in what is "true," absolutely--more, "what is being left out of this perspective?"
I'm probably not explaining it too clearly. It's based on dialectics (think Marx) and eastern mindfulness perspectives. Linehan's Cognitive Behavioral Theraoy for Borderline Peersonality Disorder is a great book.
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