Learn the DBT Skills of Check the Facts and Opposite Action. Learn to recognize wether or not an emotion is justified or unjustified by checking to see if the emotion fits the facts. Learn to change the emotion by using opposite action.
Learn the DBT Skill of Opposite Action to change an emotion if the emotion doesn't fit the facts or is unhelpful in a situation. Learn about how to practice opposite action with each of the primary emotions to help you change the emotion.
This video describes numerous common thinking patterns that can increase negative emotion and make life more difficult to handle.
Learn how to quiet obsessional thinking. View the "Quieting Obsessional Thinking Handout" for more guidance.
1. Observe that you are may be having obsessional thinking
2. Label the obsessional thinking as “obsessional thinking.” Say to yourself, “I am having obsessional thoughts.”
3. Observe t...
