Fast DBT Worksheet
By
HappierTherapy
SECTION A.
The FAST skill is an important component of communication as it requires individuals to be truthful about their problems and not sacrifice their integrity.
FAST is an acronym with each letter representing its skills for; Fair, Apologies, Sticking to Your Values, and Truthful.
What Are The Theories Behind This Worksheet?
- Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
This is a type of talking therapy specifically adapted to treat individuals who suffer from extremely intense emotions. DBT is used to help individuals identify and positively change negative thinking patterns.
DBT focuses on providing therapeutic skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and The Middle Path.
FAST is the DBT Interpersonal Effectiveness acronym for Self-Respect Effectiveness, or having self-respect.
How Will This Worksheet Help You?
This worksheet will help individuals maintain self-respect, get their needs met during a conflict and learn to set effective boundaries that will build positive relationships.
How Should You Use This Worksheet?
This worksheet should be used by individuals who what to improve their interpersonal skills using the acronym FAST in DBT.
You can download this worksheet here
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References
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DBT Tools. (© 2022). FAST Skill. Available at: https://dbt.tools/interpersonal_effectiveness/fast.php. [Accessed April 22, 2023]
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Nourish Your Mind. (© 2023). DBT Interpersonal Skill: FAST. Available at: https://nourishyourmind.com/2020/06/dbt-interpersonal-skill-fast/. [Accessed April 22, 2023]
