DBT Paradigm

See how emotions, interpretations, and behaviors influence one another, and where Wise Mind lives between Emotion Mind and Reasonable Mind. Drag and explore the interactive diagram.

Section	Explanation
A — Vulnerabilities / Cues	Factors that increase sensitivity (sleep, stress, history) and the prompting events that trigger a reaction.
Interpretations	The meaning we assign to events, often shaped by past experiences and biases.
Emotional Dysregulation	The interplay between emotions and thoughts, fueling intensity and reactivity.
B — Target Behavior	The observable actions we take in response to dysregulation, skillful or not.
C — Consequences	Both short-term relief and long-term outcomes that reinforce or weaken future patterns.