DBT FAST Skill

A client tends to apologize, over-explain, or compromise their values to keep the peace

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When to Use This Tool
A client tends to apologize, over-explain, or compromise their values to keep the peace
Someone who wants to hold their ground without damaging the relationship
Practicing Fair, No Apologies, Stick to Values, and Truthful in a real situation
How to Introduce This Tool Plus

When you're in a difficult conversation, where do you tend to lose yourself — ov...

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Tool Classification
Domain
Relationships
Type
Worksheet
Phase
Action
Details
15 min Mid session As-needed
Topics
Identity Communication

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Context

A senior manager opens almost every difficult conversation with an apology — for the request, for the timing, for taking up space. She is aware of it, has tried to stop, and cannot. The apologies are followed within hours by resentment toward the other person for accepting them.

How to Introduce

Position the A (No Apologies) step as the diagnostic, not the goal. 'The worksheet asks you to write down every apology ...

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