Understanding Wise Mind: A DBT Skill

What is the main purpose of the Wise Mind skill?

• To ignore emotions completely

• To balance emotions and logic

• To act impulsively

• To rely solely on facts

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Emotional Mind?

• It relies on facts and logic

• It helps express feelings

• It prevents impulsive actions

• It always leads to good decisions

What is a potential downside of the Rational Mind?

• It never considers consequences

• It always results in conflict

• It may ignore feelings

• It can lead to impulsive actions

How does Wise Mind help in decision-making?

• By focusing only on logic

• By acting without thinking

• By ignoring emotions

• By balancing emotions and facts

What is the first step to access your Wise Mind?

• Consider the facts

• Find a balance

• Notice and name your feelings

• Act on your emotions

Which activity can help calm your Emotional Mind?

• Acting impulsively

• Ignoring your feelings

• Deep breathing exercises

• Overthinking the situation

What is a benefit of using a feelings journal?

• It encourages impulsive actions

• It helps ignore emotions

• It provides insight and balanced solutions

• It focuses only on logic

What question might you find on a Wise Mind Checklist?

• How can I avoid thinking?

• What are the facts?

• How can I ignore my feelings?

• Why should I act impulsively?

What is the purpose of a Wise Mind Reminder?

• To focus only on logic

• To forget about emotions

• To remember to use Wise Mind skills

• To act without thinking

What is the ultimate goal of practicing Wise Mind?

• To become an expert in ignoring emotions

• To rely solely on emotional responses

• To find a healthy balance for good decisions

• To make impulsive decisions