DBT Worksheet for BPD

Always remember the ABC - PLEASE acronym to recall all that you have learned about managing your emotions.

What does it mean?

How are you planning to incorporate it into your life?

‘Accumulate’ positive emotions by choosing positive things in the present and making a life around the pursuit of positivity

‘Build’ mastery by engaging in skillful activities or learning experiences that help you feel confident in your abilities and hopeful for the future.

‘Cope’ ahead of time by having effective coping strategies in place for when emotions get too overwhelming

Work towards a healthy body by:

Identifying and treating PhysicaL illness
Maintain balanced Eating habits
Avoid mood Altering substances-
Strive for a balanced Sleep schedule
Make daily Exercise a habit

Reference

Linehan, M. M. (2015). DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheet. United States: Guilford Publications.

You can download more Mental Health worksheets here.

Please note: There may be a more up-to-date and editable version of this worksheet available here which may be more suitable to present to clients if you are a therapist or to use in a classroom as a teacher or guidance counsellor.