Description
What It Is:
This is a Distress Tolerance Worksheet (Worksheet 3/Handout 5) focused on analyzing the 'Pros and Cons of Acting on Crisis Urges.' It prompts the user to describe a problem behavior they are trying to stop, then list the pros and cons of acting on crisis urges (including urges to act or quit) and resisting crisis urges. The worksheet includes a table with columns for 'Problem Behavior,' 'PROS,' and 'CONS' with separate sections for 'Acting on Crisis Urges' and 'Resisting Crisis Urges,' each with five numbered spaces to list points. It also includes instructions to identify which pros and cons are short-term or long-term and to consider making a mindful choice about behavior.
Grade Level Suitability:
This worksheet is suitable for high school students (Grades 9-12) and adults. The concepts of distress tolerance, crisis urges, and pros/cons analysis require a level of maturity and cognitive development typically found in older adolescents and adults. The ability to self-reflect and analyze behavioral patterns is crucial for effectively using this worksheet.
Why Use It:
This worksheet helps individuals develop distress tolerance skills by encouraging them to thoughtfully consider the potential positive and negative consequences of acting on or resisting crisis urges. It promotes self-awareness, critical thinking, and mindful decision-making, which can lead to more skillful behavior during times of crisis. It encourages the user to consider both short-term and long-term consequences.
How to Use It:
First, describe the specific problem behavior you're trying to stop. Then, for both 'Acting on Crisis Urges' and 'Resisting Crisis Urges,' list at least three to five pros and cons in the provided table. Consider both immediate and future consequences. Finally, review the lists and reflect on which choice (acting or resisting) aligns with your values and long-term goals. Use the back of the sheet for more space if needed.
Target Users:
This worksheet is designed for individuals who are experiencing difficulty managing distress and are prone to acting on crisis urges. It is particularly useful for those participating in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) or other therapeutic interventions focused on emotional regulation and impulse control. It can be used by therapists, counselors, or individuals working on self-improvement.
This is a Distress Tolerance Worksheet (Worksheet 3/Handout 5) focused on analyzing the 'Pros and Cons of Acting on Crisis Urges.' It prompts the user to describe a problem behavior they are trying to stop, then list the pros and cons of acting on crisis urges (including urges to act or quit) and resisting crisis urges. The worksheet includes a table with columns for 'Problem Behavior,' 'PROS,' and 'CONS' with separate sections for 'Acting on Crisis Urges' and 'Resisting Crisis Urges,' each with five numbered spaces to list points. It also includes instructions to identify which pros and cons are short-term or long-term and to consider making a mindful choice about behavior.
Grade Level Suitability:
This worksheet is suitable for high school students (Grades 9-12) and adults. The concepts of distress tolerance, crisis urges, and pros/cons analysis require a level of maturity and cognitive development typically found in older adolescents and adults. The ability to self-reflect and analyze behavioral patterns is crucial for effectively using this worksheet.
Why Use It:
This worksheet helps individuals develop distress tolerance skills by encouraging them to thoughtfully consider the potential positive and negative consequences of acting on or resisting crisis urges. It promotes self-awareness, critical thinking, and mindful decision-making, which can lead to more skillful behavior during times of crisis. It encourages the user to consider both short-term and long-term consequences.
How to Use It:
First, describe the specific problem behavior you're trying to stop. Then, for both 'Acting on Crisis Urges' and 'Resisting Crisis Urges,' list at least three to five pros and cons in the provided table. Consider both immediate and future consequences. Finally, review the lists and reflect on which choice (acting or resisting) aligns with your values and long-term goals. Use the back of the sheet for more space if needed.
Target Users:
This worksheet is designed for individuals who are experiencing difficulty managing distress and are prone to acting on crisis urges. It is particularly useful for those participating in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) or other therapeutic interventions focused on emotional regulation and impulse control. It can be used by therapists, counselors, or individuals working on self-improvement.