(You can buy her book on by clicking here.) She has used this example of dialectical thinking: Kiera is the author of the memoir, The Buddha and the Borderline. (<- This is the dialectic.)Īnother favorite way to think dialectically comes from Kiera Van Gelder.
One of my favorite examples of dialectical thinking comes from author Glennon Doyle Melton in her 2013 TedX talk, Lessons from the Mental Hospital. Here’s a very easy way to think about the synthesis of opposites: We can identify dialectical thinking with a fairly simple formula: Sometimes it’s okay to let go of the absolutes (the “musts” and the “shoulds”) and embrace the nuances of life. This can be a very important skill to learn if you are someone who has a lot of all-or-nothing or black-or-white thinking. When we recognize (and honor) that kernel of truth, we help ourselves and, subsequently, start creating healthier relationships. In essence, she believes that opposites can be simultaneously true or-in her words-there’s a “kernel of truth” in opposing ideas.
Linehan, describes dialectical thinking or the dialectical process as synthesizing or integrating opposites. The concept of dialectical thinking was first established by German philosopher Georg Hegel in the 1800s and he was the originator of the thesis -> antithesis -> synthesis model of logic described below. So, let’s explore its meaning, how it applies to DBT, and what the DBT skills can offer you if you or someone you love. While all are partly true, none capture the core essence of this very important idea. One of the first questions people often ask is: What does it mean to be dialectical? Most say it’s a discussion, dialogue, or manner of speaking between two people or groups. Linehan and was designed to help people who sometimes experience overwhelming emotions. Dialectical behavior therapy (or DBT) is an evidence-based treatment developed by psychologist Marsha M.
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