Description
What It Is:
This is a DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) worksheet titled 'Emotional Action Plan'. It prompts the user to identify negative emotions (sadness, anger, fear, frustration, shame, worthlessness, and betrayal), then describe what they usually do when experiencing that emotion, and finally, brainstorm alternative, more positive actions they can take instead. The worksheet is organized as a three-column chart.
Grade Level Suitability:
This worksheet is suitable for older teens and adults (Grades 9+). The concepts of identifying and managing emotions require a level of self-awareness and cognitive maturity generally developed in later adolescence and adulthood. It's designed for individuals participating in DBT or seeking to improve their emotional regulation skills.
Why Use It:
This worksheet helps users become more aware of their emotional responses and develop healthier coping mechanisms. It promotes self-reflection, emotional regulation, and the development of alternative behaviors in response to negative emotions. It encourages proactive planning for emotional challenges.
How to Use It:
First, fill in the 'Name' and 'DBT Therapy' sections at the top. Then, for each listed negative emotion, write down what you typically do when you experience that emotion in the 'What I Usually Do' column. Finally, in the 'What I Can Do Instead' column, brainstorm and write down alternative, more positive actions you could take when experiencing that emotion.
Target Users:
This worksheet is intended for individuals participating in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), therapists working with clients on emotional regulation, and anyone seeking to improve their emotional awareness and coping skills. It is helpful for those struggling with negative emotions and unproductive behaviors.
This is a DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) worksheet titled 'Emotional Action Plan'. It prompts the user to identify negative emotions (sadness, anger, fear, frustration, shame, worthlessness, and betrayal), then describe what they usually do when experiencing that emotion, and finally, brainstorm alternative, more positive actions they can take instead. The worksheet is organized as a three-column chart.
Grade Level Suitability:
This worksheet is suitable for older teens and adults (Grades 9+). The concepts of identifying and managing emotions require a level of self-awareness and cognitive maturity generally developed in later adolescence and adulthood. It's designed for individuals participating in DBT or seeking to improve their emotional regulation skills.
Why Use It:
This worksheet helps users become more aware of their emotional responses and develop healthier coping mechanisms. It promotes self-reflection, emotional regulation, and the development of alternative behaviors in response to negative emotions. It encourages proactive planning for emotional challenges.
How to Use It:
First, fill in the 'Name' and 'DBT Therapy' sections at the top. Then, for each listed negative emotion, write down what you typically do when you experience that emotion in the 'What I Usually Do' column. Finally, in the 'What I Can Do Instead' column, brainstorm and write down alternative, more positive actions you could take when experiencing that emotion.
Target Users:
This worksheet is intended for individuals participating in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), therapists working with clients on emotional regulation, and anyone seeking to improve their emotional awareness and coping skills. It is helpful for those struggling with negative emotions and unproductive behaviors.