DBT Cope Ahead Worksheet Overview
Coping ahead helps us increase our positive emotions by preventing or lessening the impact of difficult situations through practicing or “rehearsing” mentally. With this worksheet, you can learn how to cope ahead so you can respond skillfully in challenging moments.
This cope ahead worksheet includes two pages of examples and then two blank pages for your use.
Additional Cope Ahead Worksheets and Handouts
Below are some additional, simplified cope ahead worksheets that therapists can use with clients.
Cope Ahead (Blank Template)
A streamlined version of our cope ahead worksheet with fewer instructions and examples, so therapists have the flexibility to guide clients through the exercise as they prefer.
Cope Ahead Steps (Handout)
This one-page handout summarizes the cope ahead steps and links to related worksheets with more detail.
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