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Chain Analysis

Track what happened before the blow-up, where the chain could have broken.

30 min Advanced

Goal

Identify intervenable moments in a difficult emotional chain.

Steps

  1. 1
    Pick recent emotional event.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Awareness of blow-up mechanism.

Evidence base

School: DBT

Founders: Marsha M. Linehan (1993)

Linehan DBT — skills tool.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Chain Analysis" take?
This exercise takes about 30 minutes, practiced solo in a Journaling format.
When will I notice the effect of "Chain Analysis"?
Awareness of blow-up mechanism. In the short term: You break chain before blow-up.
Is "Chain Analysis" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on DBT (Marsha M. Linehan (1993)). Linehan DBT — skills tool.
Is "Chain Analysis" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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