Alligator
Someone says, "I failed my driving test, so I will never be successful at anything."
Which cognitive distortion
Overgeneralization
A teen feels ashamed after making a mistake and wants to isolate but instead goes to a trusted friend for support. Which DBT skill are they using?
What is opposite action
Instead of saying, "You're always rude," someone says, "Yesterday you interrupted me three times." Which step of DEARMAN is this?
What is Describe
Repeating the phrase "This feeling won't last forever" during a panic attack uses which IMPROVE skill?
What is What is Meaning or Encouragement?
This DEAR MAN skill is most often forgotten when people become emotional because they assume others already know what they want.
What is Assert?
A person says, "I feel like a failure, therefore I must be a failure."
Which cognitive distortion
Emotional Reasoning
Someone says, "I should never make mistakes. If I do, it means something is wrong with me."
Which cognitive distortion
What does ABC Please Stand For
A – Accumulate Positive Emotions
B – Build Mastery
C – Cope Ahead
PL – Treat Physical Illness
E -Balanced Eating
A - Avoid Mood-Altering Substances
S - Balance Sleep
E - Get Exercise
A client says, "I hate that this happened, but I accept that it did happen." What DBT skill are they practicing?
What is Radical Acceptance?
A client says, "I know I'm upset, but I also know quitting treatment isn't consistent with my long-term goals." Which state of mind are they using?
What is Wise Mind?
What is the difference between Distress Tolerance and Emotion Regulation?
One DBT module helps you survive emotional crises without making impulsive choices, while the other teaches skills to change emotional patterns before they become crises.
When would Opposite Action NOT be appropriate?
When the emotion fits the facts and the action urge is effective