An adult woman with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder has begun dialectical-pharmacologic behavior therapy (DBT) with a nurse therapist
Which of the following techniques will the therapist most likely implement to promote this client's wellness?
A) Encouraging the client to independently identify practical solutions to her emotional challenges
B) Helping the client to confront difficult relationships by being assertive
C) Teaching the client to regulate her emotions by promoting mindfulness
D) Encouraging the client to make herself accountable to her family and peers to change her behavior
Ans: C
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During DBT, the therapist enhancing the client's capabilities by helping the client to regulate emotions and pay attention to the present. Mindfulness helps the client accept and attend to what is currently happening. Rather than running away from or ignoring a feeling, the therapist encourages the client to embrace it while attending to one thing at a time, thereby focusing on effective behavior. The other listed interventions are not consistent with DBT.
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