worksheets for, 316–318reinforcement of nonaddictive 
behaviors, 408
skill practice and, 403
Aftereffects of emotions, 214–222, 
275, 276, 281–282
Alternate rebellion, 363, 410Analyzing Behavior skills, 2, 6, 
19. See also  Chain analysis; 
Missing-links analysis
Anger
changing emotional responses 
and, 229
opposite action and, 231, 233, 
242
problem solving and, 242
Apologizing, 130, 186Appearing confident
DEAR MAN skills and, 126ending relationships and, 186interpersonal effectiveness 
scripts and, 174
Approach, 231Asking for something, 111, 
131–133, 176–177
Asking is this wise mind? practice, 
52. See also  Mindfulness 
practice
Asking wise mind a question 
practice, 51. See also  
Mindfulness practice
Assertiveness, 125–127, 174, 185Assumptions
interpersonal effectiveness 
scripts and, 178
interpersonal effectiveness skills 
and, 135
overview of handouts and 
worksheets for, 6
practicing nonjudgmentalness 
and, 61
regarding skills training, 11, 13
Attention
levels of validation and, 129mindfulness practice and, 53model for describing emotions, 
213
validation and, 156
Authority, 132, 176–177Avoidance
mindfulness of current thoughts 
and, 350
opposite action and, 231positive emotions and, 252values and, 296Awareness, expanding. See also  
Mindfulness practice
model for describing emotions,