Check the Facts: A DBT Skill for Managing Emotions and Challenging Assumptions

Check the Facts: A DBT Skill for Managing Emotions and Challenging Assumptions

Check the Facts is a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skill that helps you distinguish what happened from the assumptions and interpretations surrounding an emotional experience. Learn how to examine the evidence, consider alternative explanations, and determine whether your emotion and its intensity fit the situation. This practice supports emotional regulation without dismissing your feelings or overlooking genuine concerns.

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