DBT Describe Skill Worksheet

The DBT Describe skill helps you put your experiences into words without adding interpretations, assumptions or judgements. Rather than becoming caught up in what thoughts or emotions mean, this skill encourages you to simply notice and describe what is happening.

This worksheet is designed to help you build mindful awareness, create distance from difficult thoughts and emotions and improve emotional awareness through structured practice. It includes practical examples alongside a guided worksheet to help you apply the Describe skill to everyday situations.

How This Worksheet Can Help

Using this worksheet can help you:

• Describe thoughts, emotions and experiences without judgement
• Separate observations from interpretations
• Increase mindful awareness
• Create distance from difficult thoughts and emotions
• Improve emotional awareness and communication
• Practise a core DBT mindfulness skill

What's Included

Describe Skill Worksheet (2 page PDF)

This worksheet has been designed using evidence-based Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) principles and can be used independently or alongside therapy.

Who This Resource Is For

This resource may be helpful if you:

• Are learning DBT mindfulness skills
• Want to increase mindful awareness
• Experience intense or overwhelming emotions
• Want to improve emotional awareness and communication
• Are practising DBT skills between therapy sessions

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

• Instant digital download
• Printable PDF
• A4 size
• 2 pages
• 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.