Worksheet
Interpersonal Effectiveness DBT Skills
This Interpersonal Effectiveness DBT Skills Worksheet helps clients develop the communication skills and self-respect needed to build and maintain healthy relationships. Based on dialectical behavior therapy, (DBT), the worksheet introduces skills—like DEAR MAN—to support clients in expressing needs, setting boundaries, and managing difficult emotions.
How to Use This Worksheet
This worksheet can be used during therapy sessions or assigned as between-session practice to reinforce DBT skills. It guides clients through structured exercises that strengthen communication skills, assertiveness, and emotion regulation—essential for improving relationships and navigating interpersonal challenges with confidence.
Who It’s For
This worksheet is ideal for clients working through relational conflict, boundary-setting, or low self-respect. It’s especially helpful for individuals in DBT programs, including those managing symptoms related to borderline personality disorder, anxiety, or depression, and those looking to build healthier relationships through intentional skill-building.
Expected Outcomes
- Improved ability to identify and express interpersonal objectives clearly
- Strengthened emotional regulation during difficult conversations
- Greater confidence in boundary-setting while maintaining self-respect
- More effective communication and conflict resolution across relationship types
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References
Linehan, M. M. (1993). Skills training manual for treating borderline personality disorder. New York, NY: The Guilford Press.
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