DBT Problem Solving Worksheet
If your emotion fits the facts, that means that the situation is causing your distress – and changing the situation through solving a problem might alleviate your distress.
This worksheet will take you through DBT problem-solving step-by-step and includes three example pages to help you understand the process.
Additional DBT Problem-Solving Worksheets & Handouts
Below are some additional, simplified versions of our DBT problem-solving worksheet for therapists to use with their clients.
DBT Problem Solving Steps (Handout)
This one-page handout summarizes the steps for DBT problem solving and links to related worksheets with more detail.
DBT Problem Solving (Blank Template)
A streamlined version of our DBT problem solving worksheet with fewer instructions and examples, so therapists have the flexibility to guide clients through the exercise as they prefer.
Four Ways to Solve a Problem Handout
According to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), there are only four ways to respond to a problem. This handout reviews each of the four ways and links to worksheets that can help you learn more.
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