DBT CROSSWORD

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Across
  1. 3. Taking care of physical and emotional needs
  2. 6. Acting opposite to urges driven by difficult emotions
  3. 9. Using senses to connect back to the present moment
  4. 11. Fully accepting reality to reduce suffering
  5. 14. Examining whether thoughts are accurate
  6. 17. Calming oneself using comforting activities
  7. 18. Ability to withstand emotional pain without impulsive behaviors
  8. 19. Building and maintaining healthy relationships
  9. 20. Managing difficult situations in healthy ways
  10. 21. Recognizing thoughts, feelings, and urges
  11. 22. Paying attention to the present moment without judgment
Down
  1. 1. Shifting attention away from distress temporarily
  2. 2. Maintaining relationships with gentleness and respect
  3. 4. Maintaining self-respect in interactions
  4. 5. Letting go of labeling experiences as good or bad
  5. 7. Skill for asking for needs effectively
  6. 8. Maintaining stability in eating, sleep, and emotions
  7. 10. Taking a moment before reacting
  8. 12. Skills used to tolerate crisis without making things worse
  9. 13. Understanding and regulating feelings effectively
  10. 15. Acknowledging reality as it is without fighting it
  11. 16. Balance between emotional mind and rational mind