Non-judgmentalstance – Seethings as theyare, withoutlabeling themas good or bad.Participate –Fully engagein the currentactivity ormoment.GIVE – Maintainrelationships bybeing Gentle,Interested,Validating, andusing an Easymanner.Say NoEffectively –Assertboundariesclearly andrespectfully.RadicalAcceptance –Fully acceptreality as it is,even if it’spainful.TIP Skills –Change body statewith Temperature,Intense exercise,Paced breathing,or Progressivemuscle relaxation.Observe – Noticeyour thoughts,feelings, andsurroundingswithout trying tochange them.FAST – Maintainself-respect bybeing Fair, AvoidingunnecessaryApologies, Stickingto values, and beingTruthful.Set Boundaries– Protect yourtime, energy,and values bystating limits.IMPROVE theMoment – Usetechniques likeimagery, meaning,prayer, relaxation,one thing in themoment, vacation,encouragement.Describe – Putwords to whatyou notice; namethe experiencewithout judgment.Distract withACCEPTS – Distractyourself usingActivities, Contributing,Comparisons,Emotions, Pushingaway, Thoughts,Sensations.RealityAcceptance –Focus on whatis true, not whatyou wish weretrue.Cope Ahead –Plan foremotionallychallengingsituations beforethey happen.Reduce Vulnerability(PLEASE) – Treatphysical illness,balance eating, avoidmood-alteringsubstances, balancesleep, and getexercise.One-mindfully– Focus onone thing at atime; avoidmultitasking.Check theFacts – Makesure youremotionalreaction fits theactual situation.Mindful of CurrentEmotions –Observe emotionsas they are withoutjudgment orimpulsive action.DEAR MAN –Assertively askfor what you wantor say no whilemaintainingrelationships.AccumulatePositive Emotions– Increasepleasantexperiences tobuild emotionalresilience.Opposite Action– Do theopposite of theurge-drivenemotion whenit’s not justified.Self-Soothing –Use your sensesto comfortyourself (sight,sound, touch,taste, smell).Pros and Cons –Weigh theadvantages anddisadvantagesof acting onurges.Build PositiveExperiences –Plan and engagein enjoyable ormeaningfulactivities.Non-judgmentalstance – Seethings as theyare, withoutlabeling themas good or bad.Participate –Fully engagein the currentactivity ormoment.GIVE – Maintainrelationships bybeing Gentle,Interested,Validating, andusing an Easymanner.Say NoEffectively –Assertboundariesclearly andrespectfully.RadicalAcceptance –Fully acceptreality as it is,even if it’spainful.TIP Skills –Change body statewith Temperature,Intense exercise,Paced breathing,or Progressivemuscle relaxation.Observe – Noticeyour thoughts,feelings, andsurroundingswithout trying tochange them.FAST – Maintainself-respect bybeing Fair, AvoidingunnecessaryApologies, Stickingto values, and beingTruthful.Set Boundaries– Protect yourtime, energy,and values bystating limits.IMPROVE theMoment – Usetechniques likeimagery, meaning,prayer, relaxation,one thing in themoment, vacation,encouragement.Describe – Putwords to whatyou notice; namethe experiencewithout judgment.Distract withACCEPTS – Distractyourself usingActivities, Contributing,Comparisons,Emotions, Pushingaway, Thoughts,Sensations.RealityAcceptance –Focus on whatis true, not whatyou wish weretrue.Cope Ahead –Plan foremotionallychallengingsituations beforethey happen.Reduce Vulnerability(PLEASE) – Treatphysical illness,balance eating, avoidmood-alteringsubstances, balancesleep, and getexercise.One-mindfully– Focus onone thing at atime; avoidmultitasking.Check theFacts – Makesure youremotionalreaction fits theactual situation.Mindful of CurrentEmotions –Observe emotionsas they are withoutjudgment orimpulsive action.DEAR MAN –Assertively askfor what you wantor say no whilemaintainingrelationships.AccumulatePositive Emotions– Increasepleasantexperiences tobuild emotionalresilience.Opposite Action– Do theopposite of theurge-drivenemotion whenit’s not justified.Self-Soothing –Use your sensesto comfortyourself (sight,sound, touch,taste, smell).Pros and Cons –Weigh theadvantages anddisadvantagesof acting onurges.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. Non-judgmental stance – See things as they are, without labeling them as good or bad.
  2. Participate – Fully engage in the current activity or moment.
  3. GIVE – Maintain relationships by being Gentle, Interested, Validating, and using an Easy manner.
  4. Say No Effectively – Assert boundaries clearly and respectfully.
  5. Radical Acceptance – Fully accept reality as it is, even if it’s painful.
  6. TIP Skills – Change body state with Temperature, Intense exercise, Paced breathing, or Progressive muscle relaxation.
  7. Observe – Notice your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings without trying to change them.
  8. FAST – Maintain self-respect by being Fair, Avoiding unnecessary Apologies, Sticking to values, and being Truthful.
  9. Set Boundaries – Protect your time, energy, and values by stating limits.
  10. IMPROVE the Moment – Use techniques like imagery, meaning, prayer, relaxation, one thing in the moment, vacation, encouragement.
  11. Describe – Put words to what you notice; name the experience without judgment.
  12. Distract with ACCEPTS – Distract yourself using Activities, Contributing, Comparisons, Emotions, Pushing away, Thoughts, Sensations.
  13. Reality Acceptance – Focus on what is true, not what you wish were true.
  14. Cope Ahead – Plan for emotionally challenging situations before they happen.
  15. Reduce Vulnerability (PLEASE) – Treat physical illness, balance eating, avoid mood-altering substances, balance sleep, and get exercise.
  16. One-mindfully – Focus on one thing at a time; avoid multitasking.
  17. Check the Facts – Make sure your emotional reaction fits the actual situation.
  18. Mindful of Current Emotions – Observe emotions as they are without judgment or impulsive action.
  19. DEAR MAN – Assertively ask for what you want or say no while maintaining relationships.
  20. Accumulate Positive Emotions – Increase pleasant experiences to build emotional resilience.
  21. Opposite Action – Do the opposite of the urge-driven emotion when it’s not justified.
  22. Self-Soothing – Use your senses to comfort yourself (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell).
  23. Pros and Cons – Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of acting on urges.
  24. Build Positive Experiences – Plan and engage in enjoyable or meaningful activities.