Asked by Hayder Alobaidi on Jun 15, 2024

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One of the most basic assumptions of the DBT approach is that clients ______________ ______________________________.

A) seek change but do not want to let go of the old way of doing things
B) seek change and are most often ready for change
C) seek change because the they will lose someone close if they do not
D) seek to avoid change because they are happy where they are at in life

DBT Approach

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy that focuses on teaching patients skills to cope with stress, regulate emotions, and improve relationships.

Basic Assumptions

The underlying theories, hypotheses or beliefs that are taken for granted or considered true without further proof or examination, foundational to further reasoning or argumentation.

Old Way

An informal term that may refer to traditional or previously established methods, practices, or beliefs before new approaches were adopted.

  • Acquire knowledge on the basic principles and early stages of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with an emphasis on pretreatment.
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wassim samona

Jun 21, 2024

Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) operates on the understanding that clients are seeking change but often struggle with letting go of their old behaviors or ways of thinking, which can be maladaptive but familiar and comforting. This creates a tension or dialectic that the therapy aims to address.