DBT Scriptural Correlations

WISE MIND
MINDFULNESS SKILL
Emotion mind and reasonable mind Prov. 14:33
Understanding intuition Wisdom is .. James 3:17 Fruits of the Spirit
NON JUDGMENTAL STANCE
MINDFULNESS SKILL
Be aware dont evaluate James 4:12 God is the judge
Acknowledge but dont judge Luke 6:37 Prevents being judged
Sort opinions from facts Romans 14:1 Opinions, do not fight over
Accept each moment Hebrews 12:6 Accept good and bad receive love
Suffer for right and wrong I Peter 3:14 Better to suffer for both
OBSERVE
MINDFULNESS SKILL
Watch thoughts come and go Matthew 26:38 Watch distressing situation
Be alert Proverbs 4:20 Attend to words and behavior
Notice Ezekiel 33:7 Be a watchman, see and warn
DESCRIBE MINDFULNESS SKILL
Put words on experience II Timothy 4:2 Instructions to speak, teach
Put experiences into words Matthew 13:13 Describe in parables
EFFECTIVENESS MINDFULNESS SKILL
Do what works Philippians 3:13 Forget the past, Press for goal
Play by the rules Philippians 3:16 Walk by the same rule
Be skillful I Corinthians 3:10 I am as a wise builder
Let go of vengeance Romans 12:19 Vengeance is Gods
Let go of self-righteousness Philippians 2:3 No conceit be humble
Let go of useless anger Proverbs 29:11 Dont vent anger
ONE-MINDFULLY: IN THE MOMENT MINDFULNESS SKILL
One thing at a time James 5:13 18 Elijah prayed earnestly
Come back to the moment Isaiah 30: 15 Rest and return
Attend to words and behavior Proverbs 4: 20 27 Have mindful behavior
BUILD POSITIVE EXPERIENCES EMOTION REGULATION SKILL
Short-term I Peter 3:11 Seek and pursue peace, do good
Long-term II Peter 3:14 Be diligent, be long-suffering
Seek positive experiences Psalm 8:3 Look at Gods world
Strengthen relationships I Peter 3:7 Minister to spouse
BUILD MASTERY EMOTION REGULATION SKILL
Master emotions and tasks Titus 1: 8 9 Be holy, blameless, just
Master your gifts I Corinthians 12:28 Develop your gift each day

OPPOSITE TO EMOTION ACTION

EMOTION REGULATION SKILL
Fear 1 John 4:18 Love actions cast out fear
Guilt 1 Samuel 20:8 Know yo ur guilt as real or perhaps unreal
Repair Psalms 25:11 Confess to God and the other
Commit to avoid mistake Luke 19:8 Zacchaeus made amends, let go
Sadness Col. 3:23 Be active heartily as to the Lord
Anger James 1:9 Be slow to anger
REDUCE VULNERABILITY EMOTION REGULATION SKILL PLEASE SKILLS
Treat physical illness John 9:10 17 Healing of man born blind
Balance eating with good nutrition I Kings 19: 4 8 Elijahs suicide
Avoid drugs and drink Proverbs 20:1 Admonition to not drink
Balance sleep I Kings 19: 5 6 Elijahs suicide
Get exercise Ecclesiastes 10:17
Instructions in strength and diligence
RELATIONSHIP EFFECTIVENESS INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS GIVE
Gentle Matthew 11:29 Be gentle and meek, move without impulse
Interested Psalm 130:2 Be interested in God and others
Validate Matthew 6:26 Validate others as God does us
Easy Manner Matthew 11:28 Cast your cares on Jesus He gives rest
OBJECTIVE EFFECTIVENESS INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS DEAR MAN
Describe Acts 12:17 Describe the situation effectively
Express Psalms 40:1 Tell your feelings appropriately tell opinions
Assert Exodus 7:2 Speak out strongly what you have to say
Reinforce 1 Corinthians 9:18 Reinforce others words
Mindfully focus on objectives Ephesians 5:8 Walk in the light
Appear confident Hebrews 4:16 Confidently approach tough situations
Negotiate Mark 9:33 Negotiate for what you want
SELF RESPECT EFFECTIVENESS INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS FAST
Fair Colossians 4:1 Treat others fairly
no Apologetic talk Ephesians 3:12 Be bold and confident in your words
Stick to own values Philippians 3:3 Be strong in what you value
Truthful Romans 9:1 Speak the truth in tough situations
RADICAL ACCEPTANCE DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILL
Accept Hebrews 6:15 Endure through acceptance, do not condone
Endure Luke 21:19 Endurance gives you life
Persevere Romans 5:3 Suffering produces endurance
DISTRACT DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILL
Emotions Mark 6:6 Others disbelief is not a hindrance
Activities Luke 24:13 In crisis walk or be active
Contribute Romans 15:26 Give time, money, and interest
Compare Matthew 11:16 Compare to similar Biblical stories

Push Away Proverbs 27:12 Shield and protect yourself

Thoughts Psalms 18:6 Change thoughts, turn to God
Sensation Luke 22:51 Jesus touches to heal
SELF SOOTHE
DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILL
Vision Matthew 6:26 Look at the birds for self-comfort
Hearing Genesis 3:8 Adam and Eve hearing the sounds of God
Taste Matthew 26:26-27 Taste fully, Gods food
Smell Matthew 27:7 Fragrant oil poured out
Touch Matthew 13:5 Jesus washes disciples feet
PROS AND CONS DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILL
Pro Hebrews 2:10 Think of the positive reasons for persevering
Con Proverbs 13:18 Distain correction and receive poverty and shame
Reward James 1:2 Trials develop into joy
IMPROVE THE MOMENT DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILL
Imagery Acts 2:17 Visions, looking for God in nature
Meaning Romans 8:28 Meaning and purpose found first in Jesus
Prayer Matthew 26:36 Pray and watch
Relaxation John 2:2 Jesus went to weddings, walked, relaxed
One thing in the moment John 6:4 14 Feeds the five thousand
Vacation John 6:3 Jesus goes to mountain with disciples
Encouragement Hebrews 10:25 Encourage yourself while encouraging others