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DBT Skills Practice

Guided exercises and practice scenarios for mastering all four DBT modules.

Daily Skills Practice
Pick one skill from each module to practice today

Today's Mindfulness

Practice "Observe & Describe" for 5 minutes

Today's Distress Tolerance

Use TIPP when emotions hit 7/10 intensity

Today's Emotion Regulation

Check the facts on one strong emotion

Today's Interpersonal

Use GIVE in one conversation today

Recovery Scenarios
Practice applying DBT skills to common recovery challenges

Scenario: Intense Craving

You're alone and experiencing a strong craving (8/10).

Skills to use: TIPP, Urge Surfing, Distraction (ACCEPTS), Call support

Scenario: Family Conflict

Family member brings up past mistakes during dinner.

Skills to use: GIVE, Check the Facts, Opposite Action to anger

Scenario: Social Pressure

Friends invite you to a bar for a celebration.

Skills to use: DEARMAN to suggest alternative, FAST for self-respect

Quick Reference

Crisis Skills (Use First)

TIPP
ACCEPTS
IMPROVE
Pros & Cons

Daily Skills (Prevention)

Wise Mind
PLEASE
ABC
GIVE