DBT Skills in Elementary Schools

Skills Training for Emotional Problem Solving in Grades K-5 (DBT STEPS-E)

James J. Mazza, Elizabeth T. Dexter-Mazza, Jill H. Rathus, and Alec L. Miller
Foreword by Shannon M. Suldo

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I. Overview of DBT STEPS-E

1. What Is DBT Skills Training for Emotional Problem Solving in Elementary Schools (DBT

STEPS-E)?

2. Need for a Downward Extension to Elementary Grades

II. Implementation of DBT STEPS-E

3. Overview of the DBT STEPS-E Curricula: Skill Modules and Specific Skills

4. Implementation Issues, Adaptations, and the School Environment

5. Feedback from the Field

III. Lesson Plans and Handouts for Grades K–2

- Lesson 1. Orientation

- Lesson 2. Both Sides Thinking

- Lesson 3. “How-To” Guide for Both Sides Thinking

- Lesson 4. Understanding How Emotions Work

- Lesson 5. Mindfulness: Finding Wise Mind

- Lesson 6. Mindfulness: “What” Skills

- Lesson 7. Don’t Make It Worse: Introduction to Don’t Make It Worse Skills and SEA

- Lesson 8. Don’t Make It Worse: CAP Skills for Managing Strong Emotions

- Lesson 9. Emotion Regulation: Overview and Check the Facts

- Lesson 10. Emotion Regulation: Opposite Action to Change Emotions

- Lesson 11. Interpersonal Effectiveness: DEAR Skills (Objective Effectiveness)

- Lesson 12. Interpersonal Effectiveness: FACE Skills (Self-Respect Effectiveness)

Student Handouts and Activity Sheets for Grades K–2

IV. Lesson Plans and Handouts for Grades 3-5

DBT STEPS-E Skills Daily Diary Card

- Lesson 1. Orientation

- Lesson 2. Both Sides Thinking

- Lesson 3. “How To” Guide for Both Sides Thinking

- Lesson 4. Understanding How Emotions Work

- Lesson 5. Mindfulness: Finding Wise Mind

- Lesson 6. Mindfulness: “What” Skills

- Lesson 7. Mindfulness: “How” Skills

- Lesson 8. Distress Tolerance: Introduction to Distress Tolerance Skills and SEAT

- Lesson 9. Distress Tolerance: CAP Skills for Managing Strong Emotions

- Lesson 10. Distress Tolerance: Thinking of Pros and Cons

- Lesson 11. Emotion Regulation: Overview and Check the Facts

- Lesson 12. Emotion Regulation: Opposite Action to Change Emotions

- Lesson 13. Emotion Regulation: Wave Skill (Mindfulness of Current Emotion)

- Lesson 14. Interpersonal Effectiveness: DEAR Skills (Objective Effectiveness)

- Lesson 15. Interpersonal Effectiveness: GIVE Skills (Relationship Effectiveness)

- Lesson 16. Interpersonal Effectiveness: FACE Skills (Self-Respect Effectiveness)

Student Handouts and Activity Sheets for Grades 3–5

References

Index


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