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ACCEPTS Skill Worksheet
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The ACCEPTS Skill is a core Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) distress tolerance strategy that helps reduce the intensity of overwhelming emotions by temporarily shifting your at
tention. Rather than avoiding problems, the ACCEPTS Skill creates space to regain emotional balance so you can return to difficult situations with greater clarity and control. Using evidence-based DBT principles, this worksheet introduces the Wise Mind ACCEPTS Skill and explains each of the seven distraction strategies: Activities, Contributions, Comparisons, Emotions, Pushing Away, Thoughts and Sensations. It also includes a practical worksheet to help you create your own personalised ACCEPTS plan for managing emotional distress. Whether you're learning DBT, working alongside a therapist or looking for practical coping skills, this worksheet provides a simple and structured way to build healthier distress tolerance strategies. How This Worksheet Can Help Using this worksheet can help you: Learn the DBT ACCEPTS Skill Better understand distress tolerance strategies Reduce the intensity of overwhelming emotions Develop practical distraction techniques Increase emotional awareness Build a personalised ACCEPTS plan Improve coping during times of crisis Develop healthier alternatives to impulsive behaviours Increase confidence managing emotional distress Strengthen your DBT coping skills What's Included Understanding the DBT ACCEPTS Skill and explanation of the seven ACCEPTS distraction strategies: Activities Contributions Comparisons Emotions Pushing Away Thoughts Sensations My Personal ACCEPTS Plan This worksheet has been designed using evidence-based DBT principles and can be used independently or alongside therapy. Who This Resource Is For This resource may be helpful if you: Experience overwhelming emotions Want practical distress tolerance skills Are learning Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Need healthier coping strategies during emotional crises Experience urges to act impulsively Want to build a personalised coping plan Are looking for printable DBT worksheets Want practical emotional regulation tools This resource is suitable for psychologists, counsellors, therapists, social workers, mental health clinicians, coaches, mental health students and individuals completing self-directed therapy. These worksheets are also suitable for therapists to use directly in sessions, as structured discussion tools, skill-building exercises, or between-session homework. Product Details DBT ACCEPTS Skill Worksheet 2 page PDF Instant digital download Printable PDF format A4 size Suitable for print or digital use Designed for personal or therapeutic use No physical item will be shipped Important Information This resource is designed for psychoeducation, therapy and personal development. It is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice, assessment or treatment. How You Will Receive Your File Your files will be available for instant download immediately after purchase. Simply download, print or use them digitally at home or during therapy sessions. Copyright Copyright © 2025 The Resource Library Limited. All rights reserved. This resource is for personal and professional use with clients. Redistribution, resale, sharing, copying or commercial reproduction of these files is prohibited.