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Jan 2025
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Facing Fear: Using Opposite Action to Ov...

Rose Skeeters
About this episode

Fear can be a powerful emotion that often keeps us stuck, avoiding challenges and missing opportunities. In this episode, we focus on how the DBT skill of Opposite Action can help you confront fear and take courageous steps toward your goals. By learning to act opposite to the urge to avoid or retreat, you can build confidence, resilience, and a deeper sense of empowerment.

Join us as we explore how to recognize fear, assess its validity, and use Opposite Action to break free from its grip.

Key Takeaways:

  • Fear is a natural emotion, but it doesn’t have to dictate your actions.
  • Opposite Action empowers you to challenge fear-driven behaviors and choose courage.
  • By repeatedly practicing Opposite Action, you can desensitize fear triggers and foster personal growth.

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**This episode is colloquial not clinical, using personal anecdotes to support conveying information in an informal, relatable way**

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