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The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook

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it’s okay to grieve yourself it’s okay to grieve the person you used to be it’s okay to grieve the person you once hoped you’d become it’s okay to grieve the person you can never be it’s okay to grieve the version of you that you thought you had to create it’s okay to grieve the version of you that you had to abandon to survive it’s okay to grieve the version of you that never got to grow up it’s okay to grieve the version of you that died with your childhood it’s okay to grieve any parts of yourself that you have lost, past present or future. It doesn’t have to make sense to anyone else. Please allow yourself the time and emotional space to grieve, and concurrently, please have grace for yourself. I cannot stress this enough.

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therapy resources / schema therapy / dbt/dialectical behaviour therapy / internal family systems / meditation / c-ptsd etc. resources

this is a link to my personal google drive, it has lots of dbt stuff, some random other resources that either i or my friends have found helpful incl. DID/OSDD/dissociation resources, & some handouts from a personality disorder program i did (was aimed at pplwbpd officially but the staff all refer to it as the "personality disorder clinic", fwiw)

bunch of other stuff under the cut including video content if that's more your thing

#ptsd resources #dbt skills #schema therapy #interpersonal effectiveness #trauma therapy #dialectical behavior therapy #actually cluster b #internal family systems #cptsd therapy #actually traumatized #ok i dont feel like putting more tags ... goodbye #x #btw the did resources don't include anything about integration... they're journal/symptom trackers #and stuff that helps with healthy multiplicity. total respect to both end goals but i do not have resources specific to integration #context this is a response to someone asking what to do when ur issues are too complex for therapists/no one will take you #i spent over 13 years in therapy and this is my 2 cents #because not a lot of stuff helps me lol #i have mixed cluster b traits and some other dxes #complex trauma #and therapy has been harmful for me many times. these things are ACTUALLY helpful to me. hopefully to anyone who sees this also

Animal videos either make me feel better or worse depending on what it's about, lol.

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DBT skills: Self-soothing using the senses

Source: McKay, M., Wood, J. C., & Brantley, J. (2007). The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook: Practical DBT Exercises for Learning Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation & Distress Tolerance. New Harbinger Publications Incorporated. (PDF) (Pages 24-28)

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Here are some links to worksheets about anger (you can download the pdfs for free and print them):

The cycle of anger

The anger iceberg

This worksheet discusses when your anger might have become more of a problem rather than a healthy emotion.

A small introduction to anger management

The 'anger thermometer' to identify your own gradations of anger

Anger warning signs

Anger stop signs (intended for children but I like this too)

Worksheet to identify triggers

A summary of anger management skills

Coping skills to deal with anger

The 'urge surfing' technique

Improving the moment when in distress worksheet

Distress Tolerance Skills (self-soothe with senses / distractions)

Distracting from distressing emotions worksheet

Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills (communicating needs, fostering positive interactions and self respect)

Communicating needs worksheet

Emotional Regulation Skills (opposite action, fact-checking, paying attention to bodily needs, guiding focus back to positivity)

Brief explanation of some relaxation techniques to use when angry

Questions to ask yourself about anger (good journalling prompts)

The 'fair fighting rules' aka how to engage healthily in arguments

Template for keeping an 'anger diary'

Template for keeping a 'coping skills log'

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IMPROVE

A DBT skill for Distress Tolerance. Use this skill to help you get through and reframe difficult situations.

The point of this skill is not to distract yourself from difficult situations, but to help lower the intensity and make it more manageable, improve the moment and keep going.

Imagery: Imagine your “happy place”, whatever and wherever that is for you. Picture in your mind a calming scene, a real or fictional place, where you feel safe, protected and coping well.

Meaning: Take a moment to think about what you’re learning from the difficult situation. Reframing the struggle as a challenge to grow through will help you push through the pain or discomfort.

Prayer: Look to higher powers for patience, wisdom or grace. This doesn’t have to be a religious exercise, looking to the cosmos and nature can be just as soothing as gods or deities. Connect with something bigger than yourself.

Relaxation: With the goal of reducing mental or physical pain, take some time for a guided meditation, box breathing, stretching, a shower or bath to calm the mind and body.

One Thing at a Time: To reduce stress, dedicate a set amount of time to focus on one thing only. You can wash dishes, go for a walk, stretch, meditate, or commit to one task on your to-do list.

Vacation: Take a short mental and physical break, but make sure it’s time-limited. Watch a movie or show, read a book, take a nap. The goal is to calm your mind and come back with a clearer perspective.

Encouragement: Be your own cheerleader. Boost your resolve and validate your feelings by repeating affirmations, mantras, or simple statements like “this won’t last forever” or “I’ve got this”.

*More DBT Skills Guides Here*