#57: Figuring Out How to Change Painful Emotions

Once you have a grasp of the change-oriented skills in DBT (such as Check the Facts, Opposite Action, and Problem Solving) it can be hard to figure out which one to use.

This episode walks you through deciding if and when to act on an unwanted emotion.

For full show notes, visit our website: https://bayareadbtcc.com/podcast DBT Skills Discussed

Check the Facts

Mindfulness of Current Emotions

Problem Solving

Opposite Action

Emotions Explained: Shame

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