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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 20  (Emotion Regulation Worksheets 9, 14)
Taking c are of y our m ind by Taking c are  
of your Body
Remember these as plea Se skills.
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L 1. Treat p hysica l illness. Take care of your body. See a doctor when 
necessary. Take prescribed medication.
E 2. Balance e ating. Don’t eat too much or too little. Eat regularly and mindfully throughout the day. Stay away from foods that make you feel overly 
emotional.
A 3. avoid m ood- altering Substances. Stay off illicit drugs, and use alcohol in 
moderation (if at all).
S 4. Balance S leep. Try to get 7–9 hours of sleep a night, or at least the amount of sleep that helps you feel good. Keep to a consistent sleep schedule, 
especially if you are having difficulty 
sleeping.
E 5. Get e xercise. Do some sort of exercise every day. Try to build up to 20 minutes of daily exercise.