Cost-Benefit Analysis: A CBT Technique for Examining Thoughts, Behaviors, and Decisions
Cost-Benefit Analysis is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) technique that helps you examine the advantages and disadvantages of a thought, behavior, or decision. By considering short-term and long-term consequences, you can better understand what may be keeping an unhelpful pattern in place and explore alternatives that align with your needs and values. Learn how to use this reflective exercise to support self-awareness, problem-solving, and intentional decision-making.
Opposite Action: A DBT Skill for Managing Emotions and Changing Unhelpful Behaviors
Opposite Action is a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skill that helps you respond to emotions without automatically following the urges they create. When an emotion or its intensity does not fit the facts, choosing a different action can help interrupt unhelpful behavioral patterns. Learn how to identify emotional urges, determine when Opposite Action may be useful, and take manageable steps toward a response that supports your goals and well-being.