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From DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets, Second Edition  by Marsha M. Linehan. Copyright 2015 by Marsha M. Linehan. Permission 
to photocopy this handout is granted to purchasers of this book for personal use only (see copyright page for details).eMotion r eGulation Handout 8a  (Emotion Regulation Worksheet 5)
examples of e motions That f it the f acts
fear 1. There is a threat to your life or that of someone you care about.
2. There is a threat to your health or that of someone you care about.
3. There is a threat to your well-being or that of someone you care about.
4. Other:                                     
anger 1. An important goal is blocked or a desired activity is interrupted or prevented.
2. You or someone you care about is attacked or hurt by others.
3. You or someone you care about is insulted or threatened by others.
4. The integrity or status of your social group is offended or threatened.
5. Other:                                     
Disgust 1. Something you are in contact with could poison or contaminate you.
2. Somebody whom you deeply dislike is touching you or someone you care about.
3. You are around a person or group whose behavior or thinking could seriously 
damage or harmfully influence you or the group you are part of.
4. Other:                                     
envy 1. Another person or group gets or has things you don’t have that you want or need.
2. Other:                                     
jealousy 1. A very important and desired relationship or object in your life is in danger of 
being damaged or lost.
2. Someone is threatening to take a valued relationship or object away from you.
3. Other: