Opposite Action: A DBT Skill for Managing Emotions and Changing Unhelpful Behaviors
Coping Skills, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Z. Hamilton Avery Coping Skills, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Z. Hamilton Avery

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.

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