DBT STOP Skill for Impulsivity in ADHD Worksheet Overview
The STOP skill is a distress tolerance technique from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) that helps you manage impulsive behaviors and emotions, which are common challenges for individuals with ADHD. Use this worksheet to guide you through the STOP steps when you feel overwhelmed, distracted, or triggered.
Here are some of the exercises we’ll help you go through in this worksheet:
- Learn the STOP skill
- Identify an Impulsive Situation & Apply the STOP Skill
- Reflect on Your Impulses
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