Opposite Action: a short video on acting against the urge
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What does the Opposite Action Video cover?
A short animated explanation of the DBT skill of opposite action: noticing what an emotion urges you to do, checking whether the urge fits the facts, and deliberately doing the opposite to change the emotion.
Who is this Opposite Action Video for?
Helpful if you:
😔 Feel emotions pulling you towards withdrawal or avoidance
🆕 Are learning DBT emotion regulation skills
🎬 Prefer a quick visual explanation
For therapists:
Share this video when introducing emotion regulation skills in DBT-informed work, then practise identifying urges and opposite actions in session. Fully HIPAA and GDPR compliant.
Dr Harriet Mellotte
Clinical Psychologist & CBT Therapist, BABCP
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