Name That Skill
What does “emotion regulation” mean in DBT?
Understanding and managing emotions so they work for you, not against you.
What does the acronym STRONG stand for?
Sleep only as much as needed, Take medications and Treat physical illness, Resist alcohol and drugs, One a day do something that makes you feel mastery, eating Nutritiously, Get exercise.
What is Opposite Action?
Doing the opposite of your emotion’s urge when the emotion doesn’t fit the facts or is unhelpful.
What is the goal of “Check the Facts”?
To make sure your emotion fits the actual situation.
What’s the first step to regulating any emotion?
Identify and label what emotion you’re feeling. (“Name it to tame it.”)
Why are STRONG skills important for clients and staff?
Physical wellness supports emotional stability and reduces vulnerability to dysregulation.
If you are sad and wants to isolate — what’s the Opposite Action?
Engage socially, take a walk, do something active.
Why is Check the Facts helpful?
It prevents personalizing other's behavior and keeps interactions respectful, not emotional.
What does “ABC” stand for in DBT Emotion Regulation?
Accumulate positive emotions, Build mastery, Cope ahead.
Which part of STRONG would you focus on if you skip meals and get irritable?
E – Eating (balanced nutrition affects mood regulation).
If you feel angry and wants to raise your voice at a room mate. What’s the Opposite Action?
Speak calmly, lower tone, use validation.
A friend says “You hate me!” What’s a Check the Facts response?
“I hear that you feel disliked, but I care about you and want to support you.”
What is the purpose of DBT Emotion Regulation skills?
To decrease emotional vulnerability and reduce extreme reactions. And accumulate positive emotions and memories.
What does it mean when we say “STRONG is preventive”?
Using PLEASE skills helps prevent emotional crises before they start.
Why does Opposite Action work?
It changes the physiological and behavioral patterns that keep emotions stuck.
What’s one question to ask yourself when checking the facts?
Do I want to change this emotion. Does it help or hurt me.
Which DBT skill helps you prepare before a difficult situation or activity?
Cope Ahead. Plan, visualize, and rehearse your response before the situation occurs.
How can staff model STRONG on the job?
By showing self-care, taking breaks, hydrating, maintaining calm — demonstrating that regulation starts with the body.
Give a real example of using Opposite Action in your day to day life.
Example: use humor or an easy manner with other who are upset.
What’s the difference between checking the facts and invalidating emotions?
Checking facts questions the situation, not the emotion’s validity — all emotions are real, even if they don’t fit the facts.