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Willing Hands

Open hands, palms up — body signal for acceptance.

3 min Beginner

Goal

Invoke inner acceptance via simple body cue.

Steps

  1. 1
    Relax.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Inner acceptance.

Evidence base

School: DBT

Founders: Marsha M. Linehan (1993)

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Willing Hands" take?
This exercise takes about 3 minutes, practiced solo in a Somatic format.
When will I notice the effect of "Willing Hands"?
Inner acceptance. In the short term: Use as tool.
Is "Willing Hands" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on DBT (Marsha M. Linehan (1993)). Linehan.
Is "Willing Hands" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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