Worksheet
Wise Mind DBT Skill
This Wise Mind DBT Skill worksheet introduces clients to the integration of rational thinking and emotional awareness. By learning to access their Wise Mind, clients develop a more balanced approach to decision-making. Therapists can use this worksheet in session or assign it as a mindfulness practice to support clients in navigating daily life.
How to Use This Worksheet
This worksheet helps clients recognize the differences between Emotion Mind, Reasonable Mind, and Wise Mind—three core states in dialectical behavior therapy. Through guided reflection and rational thinking prompts, clients learn how to navigate challenging situations with greater awareness, impulse control, and emotional regulation.
Who It’s For
This worksheet is ideal for clients experiencing emotional reactivity, impulsive decision-making, or difficulty integrating logic and emotion. It’s especially helpful for those working through anxiety, depression, symptoms related to borderline personality disorder, or trauma-related challenges.
Expected Outcomes
- Greater awareness of the three states of mind in DBT
- Improved ability to access Wise Mind in emotionally charged situations
- More balanced decisions that align with values and real-time needs
- Enhanced self-awareness and inner wisdom in daily life and relationships
Related Topics
References
Linehan, M. M. (1993). Skills training manual for treating borderline personality disorder. New York, NY: The Guilford Press.
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