IMPROVE theMoment – Usetechniques likeimagery, meaning,prayer, relaxation,one thing in themoment, vacation,encouragement.Opposite Action– Do theopposite of theurge-drivenemotion whenit’s not justified.Pros and Cons –Weigh theadvantages anddisadvantagesof acting onurges.Describe – Putwords to whatyou notice; namethe experiencewithout judgment.Check theFacts – Makesure youremotionalreaction fits theactual situation.Cope Ahead –Plan foremotionallychallengingsituations beforethey happen.Observe – Noticeyour thoughts,feelings, andsurroundingswithout trying tochange them.Participate –Fully engagein the currentactivity ormoment.FAST – Maintainself-respect bybeing Fair, AvoidingunnecessaryApologies, Stickingto values, and beingTruthful.AccumulatePositive Emotions– Increasepleasantexperiences tobuild emotionalresilience.Set Boundaries– Protect yourtime, energy,and values bystating limits.Self-Soothing –Use your sensesto comfortyourself (sight,sound, touch,taste, smell).GIVE – Maintainrelationships bybeing Gentle,Interested,Validating, andusing an Easymanner.Say NoEffectively –Assertboundariesclearly andrespectfully.Mindful of CurrentEmotions –Observe emotionsas they are withoutjudgment orimpulsive action.Non-judgmentalstance – Seethings as theyare, withoutlabeling themas good or bad.DEAR MAN –Assertively askfor what you wantor say no whilemaintainingrelationships.TIP Skills –Change body statewith Temperature,Intense exercise,Paced breathing,or Progressivemuscle relaxation.RealityAcceptance –Focus on whatis true, not whatyou wish weretrue.Reduce Vulnerability(PLEASE) – Treatphysical illness,balance eating, avoidmood-alteringsubstances, balancesleep, and getexercise.RadicalAcceptance –Fully acceptreality as it is,even if it’spainful.Distract withACCEPTS – Distractyourself usingActivities, Contributing,Comparisons,Emotions, Pushingaway, Thoughts,Sensations.One-mindfully– Focus onone thing at atime; avoidmultitasking.Build PositiveExperiences –Plan and engagein enjoyable ormeaningfulactivities.IMPROVE theMoment – Usetechniques likeimagery, meaning,prayer, relaxation,one thing in themoment, vacation,encouragement.Opposite Action– Do theopposite of theurge-drivenemotion whenit’s not justified.Pros and Cons –Weigh theadvantages anddisadvantagesof acting onurges.Describe – Putwords to whatyou notice; namethe experiencewithout judgment.Check theFacts – Makesure youremotionalreaction fits theactual situation.Cope Ahead –Plan foremotionallychallengingsituations beforethey happen.Observe – Noticeyour thoughts,feelings, andsurroundingswithout trying tochange them.Participate –Fully engagein the currentactivity ormoment.FAST – Maintainself-respect bybeing Fair, AvoidingunnecessaryApologies, Stickingto values, and beingTruthful.AccumulatePositive Emotions– Increasepleasantexperiences tobuild emotionalresilience.Set Boundaries– Protect yourtime, energy,and values bystating limits.Self-Soothing –Use your sensesto comfortyourself (sight,sound, touch,taste, smell).GIVE – Maintainrelationships bybeing Gentle,Interested,Validating, andusing an Easymanner.Say NoEffectively –Assertboundariesclearly andrespectfully.Mindful of CurrentEmotions –Observe emotionsas they are withoutjudgment orimpulsive action.Non-judgmentalstance – Seethings as theyare, withoutlabeling themas good or bad.DEAR MAN –Assertively askfor what you wantor say no whilemaintainingrelationships.TIP Skills –Change body statewith Temperature,Intense exercise,Paced breathing,or Progressivemuscle relaxation.RealityAcceptance –Focus on whatis true, not whatyou wish weretrue.Reduce Vulnerability(PLEASE) – Treatphysical illness,balance eating, avoidmood-alteringsubstances, balancesleep, and getexercise.RadicalAcceptance –Fully acceptreality as it is,even if it’spainful.Distract withACCEPTS – Distractyourself usingActivities, Contributing,Comparisons,Emotions, Pushingaway, Thoughts,Sensations.One-mindfully– Focus onone thing at atime; avoidmultitasking.Build PositiveExperiences –Plan and engagein enjoyable ormeaningfulactivities.

DBT SKILLS BINGO - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. IMPROVE the Moment – Use techniques like imagery, meaning, prayer, relaxation, one thing in the moment, vacation, encouragement.
  2. Opposite Action – Do the opposite of the urge-driven emotion when it’s not justified.
  3. Pros and Cons – Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of acting on urges.
  4. Describe – Put words to what you notice; name the experience without judgment.
  5. Check the Facts – Make sure your emotional reaction fits the actual situation.
  6. Cope Ahead – Plan for emotionally challenging situations before they happen.
  7. Observe – Notice your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings without trying to change them.
  8. Participate – Fully engage in the current activity or moment.
  9. FAST – Maintain self-respect by being Fair, Avoiding unnecessary Apologies, Sticking to values, and being Truthful.
  10. Accumulate Positive Emotions – Increase pleasant experiences to build emotional resilience.
  11. Set Boundaries – Protect your time, energy, and values by stating limits.
  12. Self-Soothing – Use your senses to comfort yourself (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell).
  13. GIVE – Maintain relationships by being Gentle, Interested, Validating, and using an Easy manner.
  14. Say No Effectively – Assert boundaries clearly and respectfully.
  15. Mindful of Current Emotions – Observe emotions as they are without judgment or impulsive action.
  16. Non-judgmental stance – See things as they are, without labeling them as good or bad.
  17. DEAR MAN – Assertively ask for what you want or say no while maintaining relationships.
  18. TIP Skills – Change body state with Temperature, Intense exercise, Paced breathing, or Progressive muscle relaxation.
  19. Reality Acceptance – Focus on what is true, not what you wish were true.
  20. Reduce Vulnerability (PLEASE) – Treat physical illness, balance eating, avoid mood-altering substances, balance sleep, and get exercise.
  21. Radical Acceptance – Fully accept reality as it is, even if it’s painful.
  22. Distract with ACCEPTS – Distract yourself using Activities, Contributing, Comparisons, Emotions, Pushing away, Thoughts, Sensations.
  23. One-mindfully – Focus on one thing at a time; avoid multitasking.
  24. Build Positive Experiences – Plan and engage in enjoyable or meaningful activities.