Pass around a natural object (a stone, leaf, or shell). Each person must describe it using only observable facts, avoiding any judgmental language (e.g., "it is gray" instead of "it is ugly").

Engage the group in a "One-Mindful" task, such as mindfully eating a small piece of fruit or listening to a specific instrument in a piece of music. 2. Distress Tolerance: Surviving the Crisis

Mindfulness is the foundation of all DBT skills. In a group, these activities help participants ground themselves and reduce "autopilot" reactions.