DBT therapists help clients "be with" difficult emotions by encouraging clients to manage dialectical tension, the tension between __________________.
A) wants and desires
B) two polar opposites
C) thoughts and feelings
D) being and doing

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Dialectical tension refers to the tension between opposing forces or perspectives. In DBT, clients are taught to manage this tension by learning to hold two seemingly contradictory concepts or emotions at the same time, instead of choosing one over the other. This allows for a more flexible and adaptive approach to difficult situations.

DBT Therapists Help Clients "Be With" Difficult Emotions by Encouraging