DBT Scriptural Correlations

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DBT Scriptural Correlations

There are, for some, a reluctance to involve themselves in DBT thinking it to be drawing them to Buddhism, etc. or away from their religion; from the Christian standpoint...this does not hold true; it may be viewed that God gives us the necessary knowledge (or light) that we need in any current situation to overcome difficult life scenarios-as troubles increase so will knowledge: Rom 11:33 "O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!"; 2Ch 1:12 "Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee"; 1Ti 2:4 "Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth." -in distressing situations, one might find it impossible to see the way to a healthy resolve; thus, God would want you to use any skills you might acquire to clear your mind and get yourself to a place where you can open that door to Him with clear thinking and calmness. DBT, while it does draw from Eastern meditative points of reflection, that is where the relationship ends. DBT in no way incorporates these Eastern/Buddhist meditative/reflective components to draw one to a certain religious path; rather, DBT merely uses some of the logic of those practices that, in proof via long-term evaluation conducted in careful studies, produces beneficial results in improving the quality of one's life...and that is the mindset of the Christian, to improve the quality of the Christian way of life...and, DBT can help the Christian grow in faith in various ways. Below are some Biblical correlations as they apply to DBT components; these are in no way exhaustive and in further in-depth self-study the Christian can see they may utilize DBT therapy without reserve or hesitation. Download an attractive PowerPoint Presentation-which can be shown or distributed to others. Or, Download this document. (These documents differ, so you might want to download both!)

WISE MIND-MINDFULNESS SKILLS

Emotion mind and reasonable mind – Prov. 14:33
Understanding – intuition Wisdom is … – James 3:17 Fruits of the Spirit

NON JUDGMENTAL STANCE-MINDFULNESS SKILLS

Be aware don’t evaluate – James 4:12 God is the judge
Acknowledge but don’t judge – Luke 6:37 Prevents being judged
Sort opinions from facts – Romans 14:1 Opinions, do not fight over
Accept each moment – Hebrews 12:6 Accept good and bad – receive love
Suffer for right and wrong – I Peter 3:14 Better to suffer for both

OBSERVE-MINDFULNESS SKILLS

Watch thoughts come and go – Matthew 26:38 Watch distressing situation
Be alert – Proverbs 4:20 Attend to words and behavior
Notice – Ezekiel 33:7 Be a watchman, see and warn

DESCRIBE-MINDFULNESS SKILLS

Put words on experience – II Timothy 4:2 Instructions to speak, teach
Put experiences into words – Matthew 13:13 Describe in parables

EFFECTIVENESS -MINDFULNESS SKILLS

Do what works – Philippians 3:13 Forget the past, Press for goal
Play by the rules – Philippians 3:16 Walk by the same rule
Be skillful – I Corinthians 3:10 I am as a wise builder
Let go of vengeance – Romans 12:19 Vengeance is God’s
Let go of self-righteousness – Philippians 2:3 No conceit – be humble
Let go of useless anger – Proverbs 29:11 Don’t vent anger

ONE MINDFULLY- "IN THE MOMENT" MINDFULNESS SKILLS

One thing at a time – James 5:13 – 18 Elijah prayed earnestly
Come back to the moment – Isaiah 30: 15 Rest and return
Attend to words and behavior – Proverbs 4: 20 – 27 Have mindful behavior

BUILD POSITIVE EXPERIENCES-EMOTION REGULATION SKILLS

Short-term – I Peter 3:11 Seek and pursue peace, do good
Long-term – II Peter 3:14 Be diligent, be long-suffering
Seek positive experiences – Psalm 8:3 Look at God’s world
Strengthen relationships – I Peter 3:7 Minister to spouse (and others)

BUILD MASTERY-EMOTION REGULATION SKILLS

Master emotions and tasks – Titus 1: 8 – 9 Be holy, blameless, just
Master your gifts – I Corinthians 12:28 Develop your gift each day

OPPOSITE TO EMOTION ACTION-EMOTION REGULATION SKILLS

Fear – 1 John 4:18 Love actions cast out fear
Guilt – 1 Samuel 20:8 Know your guilt as real or perhaps unreal
Repair – Psalms 25:11 Confess to God and the other
Commit to avoid mistake – Luke 19:8 Zacchaeus made amends, let go
Sadness – Col. 3:23 Be active heartily as to the Lord
Anger – James 1:9 Be slow to anger

REDUCE VULNERABILITY-EMOTION REGULATION SKILLS - "P.L.E.A.S.E." SKILLS

Treat physical illness – John 9:10 – 17 Healing of man born blind
Balance eating with good nutrition – I Kings 19: 4 – 8 Elijah’s suicide
Avoid drugs and drink – Proverbs 20:1 Admonition to not drink (applies to all mind altering substances)
Balance sleep – I Kings 19: 5 – 6 Elijah’s suicide
Get exercise – Ecclesiastes 10:17 Instructions in strength and diligence

RELATIONSHIP EFFECTIVENESS-INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS - G.I.V.E.

Gentle – Matthew 11:29 Be gentle and meek, move without impulse
Interested – Psalm 130:2 Be interested in God and others
Validate – Matthew 6:26 Validate others as God does us
Easy Manner – Matthew 11:28 Cast your cares on Jesus – He gives rest

OBJECTIVE EFFECTIVENESS-INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS "D.E.A.R. M.A.N."

Describe – Acts 12:17 Describe the situation effectively
Express – Psalms 40:1 Tell your feelings appropriately – tell opinions
Assert – Exodus 7:2 Speak out strongly what you have to say
Reinforce – 1 Corinthians 9:18 Reinforce others’ words
Mindfully focus on objectives – Ephesians 5:8 Walk in the light
Appear confident – Hebrews 4:16 – Confidently approach tough situations
Negotiate – Mark 9:33 Negotiate for what you want

SELF RESPECT EFFECTIVENESS-INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS "F.A.S.T."

Fair – Colossians 4:1 Treat others fairly
no Apologetic talk – Ephesians 3:12 Be bold and confident in your words
Stick to own values – Philippians 3:3 Be strong in what you value
Truthful – Romans 9:1 Speak the truth in tough situations

RADICAL ACCEPTANCE-DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLS

Accept – Hebrews 6:15 Endure through acceptance, do not condone
Endure – Luke 21:19 Endurance gives you life
Persevere – Romans 5:3 Suffering produces endurance

DISTRACT-DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLS

Emotions – Mark 6:6 Others’ disbelief is not a hindrance
Activities – Luke 24:13 In crisis walk or be active
Contribute – Romans 15:26 Give time, money, and interest
Compare – Matthew 11:16 Compare to similar Biblical stories
Push Away – Proverbs 27:12 Shield and protect yourself
Thoughts – Psalms 18:6 Change thoughts, turn to God
Sensation – Luke 22:51 Jesus touches to heal

SELF SOOTHE-DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLS

Vision – Matthew 6:26 Look at the birds for self-comfort
Hearing – Genesis 3:8 Adam and Eve hearing the sounds of God
Taste – Matthew 26:26-27 Taste fully, God’s food
Smell – Matthew 27:7 Fragrant oil poured out
Touch – Matthew 13:5 Jesus washes disciples’ feet

PROS AND CONS-DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLS

Pro – Hebrews 2:10 Think of the positive reasons for persevering
Con – Proverbs 13:18 Distain correction and receive poverty and shame
Reward – James 1:2 Trials develop into joy

IMPROVE THE MOMENT-DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLS

Imagery – Acts 2:17 Visions, looking for God in nature
Meaning – Romans 8:28 Meaning and purpose found first in Jesus
Prayer – Matthew 26:36 Pray and watch
Relaxation – John 2:2 Jesus went to weddings, walked, relaxed
One thing in the moment – John 6:4 – 14 Feeds the five thousand
Vacation – John 6:3 Jesus goes to mountain with disciples
Encouragement – Hebrews 10:25 Encourage yourself while encouraging others