on the primary target which provides the overall agenda and shift to secondary targets (i.e., instrumental targets), as needed in order to accomplish the primary target.
for the presence of currently active emotions in the client, especially those emotions that are poorly regulated, emotional dysregulation is the core construct for understanding, and treating clients in DBT.
consistent with guidelines found in: (a) biosocial theory, (b) therapist’s agreements, (c) assumptions about clients, (d) assumptions about therapy, and (e) the current stage of treatment.
the structural strategies for structuring the sessions (e.g., beginning a session, targeting, a diary card, etc.).
the suicide crisis protocol if suicidal behavior is increased or imminent.