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From DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets, Second Edition  by Marsha M. Linehan. Copyright 2015 by Marsha M. Linehan. Permission 
to photocopy this handout is granted to purchasers of this book for personal use only (see copyright page for details).interpersonal effectiveness Handout 14   (I. E. Worksheets 11–15c)
overview:  
Walking the m iddle p ath
Balancing Acceptance and Change
DialecTicS
Balancing opposites while entering the paradox of “yes” 
and “no,” “true” and “not true,” at the very same time.
valiDaTion
Including the valid and understanable in ourselves and others.
recoverin G from i nvali DaTion
From a nondefensive position, find the valid, acknowledge 
the invalid, and radically accept yourself.
STraTeGieS for c han GinG Behavior 
Use behavioral principles to increase desired behaviors and 
decrease undesired behaviors.