Fun dbt group activities

The DBT house worksheet is designed for adolescent clients (or clients of any age!) to start exploring their core beliefs and their thoughts about themselves and their world.

Split the group into two teams. The person leading the group picks one of the 100 point categories. Whichever team gets the question correct first will pick the next topic. Add the participants' points up as a team. They can talk about answers before they respond. Each correct question counts for as many points as the side says it does (100, 200, 300, 400, or 500). The game ends when the topics have all been used or you can set a point limit. Life Lessons: Talk about triggers-have…

Values are intrinsic to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as they represent what’s important to a person. It can include different aspects such as maintaining healthy relationships, being part of a group or a community, serving as a positive influence on others, and striving for meaningful achievements. Recognizing one's values helps with identifying their priorities whether for their short-term or long-term goals. The DBT Values And Priorities Worksheet is an interactive resource where…

The DBT House is a framework in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) that allows clients to explore their inner world. This “inner world” — which includes their values, emotions, hopes, and coping strategies — is represented by a specific room or level of their metaphorical house. The DBT House Worksheet is an art-based activity that features two drawings of a house, and both houses have different sections or rooms. One drawing asks questions that serve as prompts for the client to explore an…

Values And Priorities 1-page printable DBT worksheet. This emotion regulation worksheet invites students to explore and identify values and priorities that are important to them. Their selections can then be used to support decision making for improved mood, or in relationships. This worksheet is a nice supplement to my Accumulate Positive Emotions handout.8.5"x11" digital download printable and fillable PDFWant more resources like this? Check out my full catalog of DBT worksheets and…

Do you sometimes find yourself struggling with distorted thinking patterns? If so, this Distorted Thinking Worksheet could be just what you need. Designed as a helpful tool for individuals looking to better understand their thoughts and improve their mental well-being, this worksheet provides a structured way to identify and challenge distorted thinking patterns. Whether you struggle with negative self-talk, jumping to conclusions, or overgeneralizing, this worksheet will help you pinpoint…

The DBT model of emotions is a framework that helps individuals understand and manage their emotional experiences by identifying different factors that affect them. Examples of these factors include a person’s hunger, energy levels, urges, and body language. The DBT model of emotions can look complicated at first glance, and that’s because it reflects the complex nature of emotions themselves. The DBT Model Of Emotions Worksheet is designed to help clients reflect on the factors that…