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Wise Mind DBT Skill

This Wise Mind DBT Skill worksheet introduces clients to the integration of rational thinking and emotional awareness. By learning to access their Wise Mind, clients develop a more balanced approach to decision-making. Therapists can use this worksheet in session or assign it as a mindfulness practice to support clients in navigating daily life.

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How to Use This Worksheet

This worksheet helps clients recognize the differences between Emotion Mind, Reasonable Mind, and Wise Mind—three core states in dialectical behavior therapy. Through guided reflection and rational thinking prompts, clients learn how to navigate challenging situations with greater awareness, impulse control, and emotional regulation.

Who It’s For

This worksheet is ideal for clients experiencing emotional reactivity, impulsive decision-making, or difficulty integrating logic and emotion. It’s especially helpful for those working through anxiety, depression, symptoms related to borderline personality disorder, or trauma-related challenges.

Expected Outcomes

Greater awareness of the three states of mind in DBT
Improved ability to access Wise Mind in emotionally charged situations
More balanced decisions that align with values and real-time needs
Enhanced self-awareness and inner wisdom in daily life and relationships

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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Wise Mind DBT Skill Resources

Is the Wise Mind DBT Worksheet free to use?

Yes. This Wise Mind DBT worksheet, along with all others on Insight Timer, is completely free to download and use. Therapists and clients can print the worksheet or use it digitally to support mindfulness practice and DBT skills development.

How do I use this worksheet with clients?

Therapists can introduce the worksheet during individual or group DBT sessions as a tool to teach the difference between Emotion Mind, Reasonable Mind, and Wise Mind. It’s also effective as a between-session exercise to help clients reflect on their decision-making process and practice accessing inner wisdom during stressful situations.

Is this worksheet grounded in evidence-based practice?

Yes. The Wise Mind concept comes from evidence-based dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which has been shown in clinical research to be effective for treating emotion dysregulation, borderline personality disorder, and other mental health conditions.

Can clients access this worksheet directly?

Absolutely. Therapists can generate a private share link through Insight Timer to send directly to clients. Clients don’t need an Insight Timer account to access the worksheet, but having one allows them to revisit the material and explore additional resources.

Can I organize DBT resources in Insight Timer?

Yes. With a therapist profile, you can organize DBT worksheets, mindfulness practices, and psychoeducation tools in custom folders based on each client’s goals—making it easy to personalize support outside of sessions.

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