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15 Easy DBT Describe Skill Group Activities

15 Easy DBT Describe Skill Group Activities

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through these description activities, your primary goal is to foster a space where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, feelings, and environment in detail. Encourage them to be descriptive in...

15 Easy Self-Soothe Skill Group Activities

15 Easy Self-Soothe Skill Group Activities

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through these Self-Soothe skill activities, the goal is to help them learn how to manage distressing emotions by using their senses to calm and comfort themselves. The Self-Soothe skill encourages clients to...

15 Easy IMPROVE Skill Group Activities

15 Easy IMPROVE Skill Group Activities

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through these IMPROVE skill activities, the goal is to help them learn how to improve the moment during emotional crises by using different techniques such as visualization, finding meaning, relaxation, and...

15 Easy Emotion Description Group Activities

15 Easy Emotion Description Group Activities

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through these Emotion Description activities, the goal is to help them practice putting their emotions into words. This process increases emotional awareness and allows clients to gain a deeper understanding of...

15 Easy DBT Wise Mind Skill Group Activities

15 Easy DBT Wise Mind Skill Group Activities

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through these Wise Mind activities, your main goal is to help them find a balance between emotional mind and rational mind. Wise Mind allows clients to access their inner wisdom, making decisions based on a...

15 Easy DBT Willingness Group Activities

15 Easy DBT Willingness Group Activities

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through these Willingness skill activities, the goal is to help them practice being open and accepting of what life presents, without rigidly resisting or trying to control every outcome. Willingness helps...

15 Easy DBT Wilfulness Group Activities

15 Easy DBT Wilfulness Group Activities

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through these Wilfulness skill activities, the goal is to help them recognize when they are being willful—resisting reality or refusing to act effectively—and to understand the impact of this mindset on their...

15 Easy DBT Values and Priorities Group Activities

15 Easy DBT Values and Priorities Group Activities

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through these Values and Priorities activities, the goal is to help them identify their core values and prioritize actions that align with those values. By reflecting on what matters most, clients can make...

15 Easy Sensory Awareness Group Activities

15 Easy Sensory Awareness Group Activities

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through these Sensory Awareness skill activities, the goal is to help them become more aware of their environment and their body by focusing on sensory input. Sensory awareness allows clients to notice and...