Behavioral Targets in Skills Training
Treatment structure
Provide a concrete protocol for the behavioral targets of skills training, so that target hierarchy and training focus can be applied clearly in practice.
When does this fit?
When skills training needs a clear target protocol that makes behavioral focus and prioritization directly manageable.
Priority in the path
This node is more about preparation, stabilization, or later deepening around orientation and understanding.
Process
An overview for trained professionals; implementation depends on the treatment context.
- Distinguish the skills-training target hierarchy from the agenda of individual DBT therapy.
- First priority: address behaviour that seriously threatens continuation of training; restore safety and the ability to work.
- Second priority: acquire, strengthen and generalise skills to daily situations. This takes most training time.
- Third priority: reduce other therapy-interfering behaviour without losing the skills focus.
- Arrange further individual work within the treatment setting and discuss difficulties with the team.
Explore and apply
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Related content
Standard Skills Training Session Format
When skills training needs a concrete session protocol that puts review, teaching, practice, and transfer to everyday life into a fixed sequence.
Skills Training Procedures
When skills training requires a practical protocol that makes typical procedures directly usable.
Contingency Management Procedures
When behavior management requires a concrete contingency management protocol that makes rules and the logic of consequences directly usable.
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