{"product_id":"accepts-skill-worksheet","title":"ACCEPTS Skill Worksheet","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"496\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe ACCEPTS Skill is a core Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) distress tolerance strategy that helps reduce the intensity of overwhelming emotions by temporarily shifting your attention. 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.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eUsing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eHow This Worksheet Can Help\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003eUsing this worksheet can help you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eLearn the DBT ACCEPTS Skill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eBetter understand distress tolerance strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eReduce the intensity of overwhelming emotions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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