Discussion Post: DBT Practice
How would you apply the DBT techniques of Radical Acceptance, Behavioral Chain Analysis and Alternate Rebellion to a client suffering from racial discrimination and other life-long race related injustices?
This is a complicated question and an even more complex answer that truly requires more than a discussion forum reflection. However, this is an opportunity for you to reflect on the kinds of skills that a client, who comes to you for help with their pain, suffering and behavioral dysfunction shaped by racism, might benefit from. Your therapeutic approach is essential. Your reflections might benefit from the creation of a hypothetical situation that brings the individual into therapy. Or, a profile of the individual and a precipitating behavioral incident. How might these three skill building techniques make life worth living?
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.