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

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