Cycle 20 - Video 2 - Smarter Than BPD Quiz

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What is one key strategy for managing anger and anxiety outbursts in individuals with BPD and their significant others?

Ignoring the outbursts

Using relaxation strategies (correct)

Engaging in arguments

Avoiding all triggers

Why is it important to disengage and take a break before re-engaging in conversation with someone with BPD?

To calm down before re-engaging (correct)

To avoid the person completely

To make the person feel abandoned

To show them who is in control

What is a common trigger for individuals with BPD?

Something that is not related to them

Something that is not important

Something they cannot recognize or articulate (correct)

Something they can easily recognize

What should you do when re-engaging in conversation with someone with BPD?

Use a low, dull tone and avoid getting defensive or engaging in insults Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to remain non-threatening when interacting with someone with BPD?

Maintain a neutral facial expression and avoid excessive gesturing, pacing, and fidgeting Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to focus on the future when resolving a situation with someone with BPD?

To ask for their ideas on how to resolve the situation Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to acknowledge the other person's feelings when interacting with someone with BPD?

Use active listening skills Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to manage BPD symptoms?

Practice and patience with the strategies mentioned Signup and view all the answers

Is BPD a treatable disorder?

Yes, it is treatable Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you notice someone with BPD becoming agitated?

Use relaxation strategies to help calm them down Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you cannot recognize or articulate what is triggering someone with BPD?

Disengage and take a break to calm down before re-engaging in conversation Signup and view all the answers

What tone should you use when re-engaging in conversation with someone with BPD?

A low, dull tone and avoid getting defensive or engaging in insults Signup and view all the answers

What is one key symptom of individuals with BPD?

Difficulty managing anger and anxiety Signup and view all the answers

Who should learn strategies to manage outbursts in individuals with BPD?

Both the individual with BPD and their significant other Signup and view all the answers

What can help calm the individual and their significant other when they notice agitation?

Relaxation strategies Signup and view all the answers

Why can individuals with BPD be triggered by something they cannot recognize or articulate?

Due to a lack of insight Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of taking a break before re-engaging in conversation?

To calm down Signup and view all the answers

What tone should be used when re-engaging in conversation after a BPD outburst?

Low and dull Signup and view all the answers

What should one be mindful of in the environment when managing a BPD outburst?

Objects and other people present Signup and view all the answers

What should one do to appear non-threatening when managing a BPD outburst?

Maintain a neutral facial expression Signup and view all the answers

What skill should one use to acknowledge the other person's feelings and clarify what they are saying?

Active listening skills Signup and view all the answers

What should one focus on when trying to resolve a BPD outburst situation?

The future Signup and view all the answers

Is BPD a treatable and manageable disorder?

Yes Signup and view all the answers

What does it take to build effective skills in managing BPD symptoms?

Practice and patience Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Strategies to Diffuse Anti-Anxiety and Anger Outbursts in Individuals with BPD and Significant Others

Individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) can be triggered easily and may explode in anger and anxiety.
It is important for both the individual with BPD and their significant other to learn strategies to manage these outbursts.
Relaxation strategies can help calm the individual and their significant other when they notice agitation.
It is common for individuals with BPD to be triggered by something they cannot even recognize or articulate due to a lack of insight.
It is important to disengage and take a break to calm down before re-engaging in conversation.
When re-engaging, use a low, dull tone and avoid getting defensive or engaging in insults.
It is important to remain present-focused and mindful of the environment, including objects and other people present.
Act as non-threatening as possible, maintain a neutral facial expression, and avoid excessive gesturing, pacing, and fidgeting.
Use active listening skills to acknowledge the other person's feelings and clarify what they are saying.
Ask for their ideas on how to resolve the situation and focus on the future.
It takes practice and patience to build these skills, but they are effective in managing BPD symptoms.
BPD is a treatable and manageable disorder with evidence to support successful treatment.

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