Self-soothing is a distress tolerance skill in DBT that helps in managing negative emotions during an intense situation. Movement-based activities like walking, stretching, and exercises help in emotionally distressing situations. Movement through art or creativity helps improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
The Self-Soothe DBT Worksheets with 6 Senses feature 3 different worksheet activities, including listing two or more activities from the senses and movement categories, and a suggestion checklist to immerse yourself in each sensory or movement-based activity. Each activity facilitates effective ways to be connected with your physical senses during emotional distress and deal with the situation with a calm mind.
Kids and teens can feel more relaxed while they recall positive feelings, emotions, or memories in answering this worksheet. After finishing each worksheet, caring adults can review the answers and ask kids what they enjoyed most while completing the worksheets. Our Self-Soothing with 6 Senses handout is a helpful supplement to these worksheets.
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References:
- Malchiodi, C. A. (2020). Trauma and Expressive Arts therapy: Brain, Body, and Imagination in the Healing Process. Guilford Publications.
- Chesner, A., & Lykou, S. (2020). Trauma in the creative and embodied therapies: When Words are Not Enough. Routledge.
- Linehan, M. M. (2014). DBT skills training handouts and worksheets. Guilford Publications.
