CATEGORY 1 WHAT IS OPPOSITE ACTION?
This DBT skill helps change emotions by changing behavior
Opposite Action
Fear’s action urge is to ___
Avoid / run awaY
What is the opposite action to anger?
Be gentle, avoid attacking, speak calmly
Before using Opposite Action, DBT teaches us to check the ___.
FACTS
You feel angry and want to yell at someone. What is the opposite action?
Speak calmly or walk away respectfully
Opposite Action is used when emotions do NOT fit the ___.
FACTS
Anger’s action urge is to ___
Attack
What is the opposite action to fear?
Approach, face the situation
If an emotion fits the facts, Opposite Action should be used — true or false?
FALSE
You feel anxious and want to leave class. What is the opposite action?
Stay in class and participate
True or False: Opposite Action works immediately
False
What is the action urge for sadness?
Withdraw / isolate
What is the opposite action to sadness?
Get active, engage
Which DBT state of mind helps decide if Opposite Action is needed?
WISE MIND
You feel sad and want to stay in bed all day. What is the opposite action?
Get up and do something active
This skill focuses on action urges
Opposite Action
What is the action urge for shame?
Hide / avoid others
What is the opposite action to shame?
Share with someone safe
Opposite Action should be done ___ the way for it to work.
All the way
You feel embarrassed and want to hide. What is the opposite action?
Talk to someone safe
Opposite Action helps emotions change by acting ___.
Opposite to the urge
Anxiety usually creates an urge to do what?
Avoid the situation
What is the opposite action to anxiety?
Stay present and face the fear
Repeating Opposite Action helps emotions do what over time?
Decrease / change
You feel irritated but still need to work with peers. What helps?
Act respectful anyway