DBT - Diary Cards

In this video Dr. May will go over how to personalize a diary card, what diary cards are used for in individual therapy, and other general tips. Examples are provided to illustrate how to use diary cards to better understand the link between prompting events, urges, emotions, actions, and coping skills.

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[cynthiabrown]

DBT, years ago, absolutely saved my life...and improved the quality of my life. Diary cards were a critical part for me in seeing exactly what skills I tried were helping or in some cases, doing harm. That was SO cool, because I could spot it immediately. So, the effective skills... you end up doing more, because you have evidence they work... & eventually it all becomes subconscious & just part of your day and internal framework. I like the ones where you just circle the skills. It is SO easy that way. & it's just one piece of paper for a whole week. Thanks, Dr. May! I think you are just amazing & it helps me so much to review now & then!

[riverjoyful]

I’m so grateful for your videos! I’ve been watching lots of DBT videos and yours are very explicit, eloquent and easy to understand. Thank you so much, Dr. May!

[aswkula]

Good evening, Can we have a copy of the Diary Card you are using today?