DEAR Skills Poster | DBT STEPS-E Interpersonal Effectiveness Classroom Poster

$33.50
Help Students Find the Words to Ask for What They Need!

Effective communication is a skill students can learn, practice, and strengthen every day!

Introducing the DEAR Skills Poster, part of the DBT STEPS-E classroom resource collection from DBT in Schools. Designed specifically for elementary students (K–5), this colorful, easy-to-follow visual helps children learn how to express their feelings, ask for what they need, and communicate respectfully and effectively.

Based on the Interpersonal Effectiveness module of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the DEAR skill breaks communication into four simple, actionable steps:

D – Describe: Explain what's happening using just the facts.
E – Express: Share your thoughts and feelings using "I" statements.
A – Ask: Clearly communicate what you would like to happen.
R – Reward: Explain how your request or suggestion could benefit others.

A Practical Tool for Everyday Classroom Communication
Whether students are navigating friendships, working through disagreements, asking teachers for help, or participating in group activities, the DEAR Skills Poster provides an accessible visual reminder of how to communicate their needs.

Perfect for:
Elementary classrooms and SEL learning spaces
School counseling and social work offices
Calm corners and emotional regulation stations
Small-group instruction and individual skill practice
School psychologists and student support teams

Display it where students can easily reference the steps as they build confidence in expressing themselves and strengthening relationships.

Premium Poster Quality
Designed to be both educational and visually engaging, this poster features a slightly glossy, partly matte finish that complements classrooms and counseling spaces.

Product Details:
Paper thickness: 10 mil (0.25 mm)
Slightly glossy finish
Fingerprint-resistant surface
Help Students Find the Words to Ask for What They Need!

Effective communication is a skill students can learn, practice, and strengthen every day!

Introducing the DEAR Skills Poster, part of the DBT STEPS-E classroom resource collection from DBT in Schools. Designed specifically for elementary students (K–5), this colorful, easy-to-follow visual helps children learn how to express their feelings, ask for what they need, and communicate respectfully and effectively.

Based on the Interpersonal Effectiveness module of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the DEAR skill breaks communication into four simple, actionable steps:

D – Describe: Explain what's happening using just the facts.
E – Express: Share your thoughts and feelings using "I" statements.
A – Ask: Clearly communicate what you would like to happen.
R – Reward: Explain how your request or suggestion could benefit others.

A Practical Tool for Everyday Classroom Communication
Whether students are navigating friendships, working through disagreements, asking teachers for help, or participating in group activities, the DEAR Skills Poster provides an accessible visual reminder of how to communicate their needs.

Perfect for:
Elementary classrooms and SEL learning spaces
School counseling and social work offices
Calm corners and emotional regulation stations
Small-group instruction and individual skill practice
School psychologists and student support teams

Display it where students can easily reference the steps as they build confidence in expressing themselves and strengthening relationships.

Premium Poster Quality
Designed to be both educational and visually engaging, this poster features a slightly glossy, partly matte finish that complements classrooms and counseling spaces.

Product Details:
Paper thickness: 10 mil (0.25 mm)
Slightly glossy finish
Fingerprint-resistant surface