• Time to Stock the Toolbox: A DBT Skills Assessment

    Knowing the right skill is like grabbing the right tool—it makes the job much easier. Let's see how well you know your DBT toolkit. (No consultation team required.)
  • 1. Will says, "I'm freaking out! My heart feels like it is trying to pound out of my chest like a Demogorgon larva!" Which distress tolerance skill would be the BEST immediate intervention?*
  • 2. Lucas says, "My friend ignored my text because she thinks I'm a loser." Before planning the friendship's funeral, which DBT skill is MOST appropriate?*
  • 3. Nancy made a minor mistake at work. No buildings fell and no one was harmed in the commission of the faux pas, but she wants to hide under her desk until everyone leaves. Which skill would MOST likely help?*
  • 4. Which statement BEST captures how DBT skills are actually meant to work?*
  • 5. Elle's neighbor has decided that her backyard is the perfect place to dispose of his dog's poop.  Elle disagrees. Which DBT skill would best help Elle address this situation non-violently?*
  • 6. Dustin pauses mid-rant and says, "I know I am furious and want to scream at my friend...but I also know that it could damage the relationship." Which state of mind are they demonstrating?*
  • 7. Steve recently switched to the night shift. His sleep is a mess. He survives mostly on vending machine snacks and caffeine. He's snapping at everyone, including the self-checkout machine. Which DBT skill would help him get back on track?*
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