Mindfulness
Distress Tolerance
Emotional Regulation
Interpersonal Effectiveness
DBT Mixed Bag
100

What is the primary goal of mindfulness in DBT?

To increase awareness of the present moment without judgment.

100

Which DBT skill uses cold water, intense exercise, paced breathing, and paired muscle relaxation

TIPP

100

When your emotions do not fit the facts, what DBT skill is recommended?

Opposite Action

100

Which DBT skill is used when asking for what you want or saying no?

DEAR MAN

100

What does DBT stand for? 

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

200

Name one of the three "What" skills

Observe, Describe or Particpiate

200

Which distress tolerance skill helps a person get through a crisis without making it worse?

STOP 

200

What skill helps determine whether your emotional reaction matches the facts?

Checking the Facts

200

Which DBT skill helps maintain relationships?

GIVE

200

According to DBT, what are the three states of mind?

Emotion Mind, Reasonable Mind, and Wise Mind

300

When you notice thoughts, feelings, and sensations without trying to change them, which "What" skill are you using?

Observe

300

Which skill teaches us to fully accept reality as it is, even when we dislike it?

Radical Acceptance 

300

If depression makes you want to stay in bed all day, what would Opposite Action encourage you to do?

Engage in a meaningful activity

300

What DBT skill involves acknowledging another person's emotions, thoughts, or experiences?

Validation

300

Which module is considered the foundation of DBT?

Mindfulness

400

Naming thoughts, feelings, or sensations without judgment uses which "What" skill?

Describe

400

What does STOP stand for?

Stop, Take a step back, Observe & Proceed mindfully

400

Which skill focuses on maintaining self-respect? 

FAST

400

What does the "R" in DEAR MAN stand for? 

Reinforce

400

 In DBT, what does the word "dialectical" mean?

Two seemingly opposite things can both be true at the same time.

500

Name 5 activities that can be considered mindful

walking, eating, listening to music, crafting, reading, shower/bath, journaling, biking, etc. 

500

Which skill uses distraction to survive a crisis?

ACCEPTS

500

What is the goal of Emotion Regulation?

To understand emotions, reduce emotional vulnerability, and respond effectively rather than impulsively.

500

What does the "T" in FAST stand for?

Truthful

500

Name all four DBT modules.

What are Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness