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DBT Cope Ahead

Plan for the future difficult situation

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Cope Ahead worksheet — plan for a specific future situation likely to activate problem behavior. Written plan, rehearsed, with a fallback.

Situation
Emotions / urges expected
Skills to use, in order
Backup skill if first doesn't work
Who I'll tell about this plan
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