DBT Activities Articles

15 Easy ACCEPTS Skill Group Activities

15 Easy ACCEPTS Skill Group Activities

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through these ACCEPTS skill activities, the goal is to help them learn how to manage distressing emotions by distracting themselves with healthy alternatives. The ACCEPTS skill encourages clients to focus on...

15 Easy DBT Validation Group Activities

15 Easy DBT Validation Group Activities

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through the "Validation" activities, the goal is to help them practice acknowledging and accepting the thoughts and feelings of others without judgment. Each activity will focus on recognizing and validating...

15 Easy DBT TIPP Skill Group Activities

15 Easy DBT TIPP Skill Group Activities

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through these TIPP skill activities, the goal is to help them learn how to manage emotional crises by targeting the body’s physiological responses. The TIPP skill uses four specific techniques—Temperature,...

15 Easy DBT STOP Skill Group Activities

15 Easy DBT STOP Skill Group Activities

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through these STOP skill activities, the goal is to help them pause in the midst of emotional distress or conflict. The STOP skill helps clients prevent impulsive reactions, allowing them to step back, observe...

15 Easy DBT Radical Acceptance Group Activities

15 Easy DBT Radical Acceptance Group Activities

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through these Radical Acceptance skill activities, the goal is to help them practice fully accepting reality without judgment or resistance. Radical Acceptance is about acknowledging the truth of a situation,...

15 Easy DBT Pros and Cons Skill Group Activities

15 Easy DBT Pros and Cons Skill Group Activities

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through these Pros and Cons activities, the goal is to help them learn how to make more thoughtful decisions by weighing the benefits and drawbacks of different actions. This skill is particularly useful when...

15 Easy DBT Problem Solving Group Activities

15 Easy DBT Problem Solving Group Activities

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through these Problem Solving activities, the goal is to help them approach challenges in a structured, logical way. Encourage clients to identify specific problems, break them into smaller parts, brainstorm...

15 Easy DBT Pleasant Events Group Activities

15 Easy DBT Pleasant Events Group Activities

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through these Pleasant Events activities, the goal is to help them identify and engage in activities that bring enjoyment or a sense of accomplishment. Encourage clients to incorporate these pleasant events into...

15 Easy DBT Participate Skill Group Activities

15 Easy DBT Participate Skill Group Activities

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through these participation activities, your main goal is to help them immerse themselves fully in the experience. Encourage them to engage with each task fully, without overthinking or stepping back....