DBT Check the Facts Skill

This video teaches the 'Check the Facts' skill, aimed at helping you assess if your emotional responses align with the facts of the situation. We'll walk through steps on how to identify your emotions and interpretations, evaluate the intensity of your responses, and explore alternative perspectives. We also provide practical examples and ways to practice this at home, with peers, or caregivers.

00:00 Introduction and Mindfulness Exercise
04:33 Reflecting on the Mindfulness Exercise
06:08 Review of Last Week's Skill: Describing Emotions
08:48 Introducing 'Check the Facts' Skill
12:11 Steps to Practice 'Check the Facts'
17:00 Story Time: Applying 'Check the Facts'
23:56 Practicing 'Check the Facts' at Home
25:20 Conclusion and Next Week's Preview