DBT Wise Mind

You blurt out a joke during class and everyone laughs — except the teacher, who gives you detention. How would your wise mind say to do when you go back to class the next day?

Scenario: You're playing a video game online and lose a match because your teammate wasn’t paying attention. You throw your controller across the room. What part of your mind took over? Emotional, Rational or Wise

You have a big test, but you're feeling super anxious and your thoughts are racing. You want to avoid studying because it’s too overwhelming. Which mind is reacting to the test? Wise, Emotional or Rational?

Your parents tell you to pause your game and take out the trash. You yell, “You never let me do anything fun!” Reframe how your wise mind would respond.

Scenario: You’re working on a school project. One person isn’t doing their part and you're stuck doing extra work. You feel angry and want to send a mean group text. Which mind is that impulse coming from? Wise, Emotional or Rational

Logical and factual, but can ignore feelings.

Scenario: You tripped in front of everyone at lunch and people laughed. You want to run out of school and never come back. How could you respond with wise mind?

Driven by feelings. Impulsive, reactive.

A balance of both. Uses logic + emotion to respond skillfully.

You forgot to turn in an assignment and the teacher gives you a zero. You feel stupid and want to give up on school. What would your emotional mind say about this?

Scenario: You’re working on a school project. One person isn’t doing their part and you're stuck doing extra work. You feel angry and want to send a mean group text. What would your wise mind do?

You blurt out a joke during class and everyone laughs — except the teacher, who gives you detention. How would your emotional mind say to do when you go back to class the next day?