Diagnostics  /  Decentering Scale
Self-diagnostics

Decentering ScaleHow easily can you step back from thoughts and emotions when you need to?

A short measure of your ability to step back and respond rather than react.

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Statements 11
Time ~5 min
Email Name and email
Decentering Scale

What it measures

How easily can you step back from thoughts and emotions when you need to?

Eleven statements about your general experiences, rated from never to all the time.

Self-diagnostics

How it works

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Rate 11 statements

From never to all the time.

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Leave your name and email

So the personalized report can reach you.

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Read your result

Your personalized report reaches you by email.

Who you'll work with Polina Kodess, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Developmental psychology

Advanced training in human development, adaptation, relationships and psychological functioning across the lifespan.

2018 Licensed in Colorado

Clinical psychologist working with professionals, business owners, couples and families under sustained pressure.

14 yrs Psychological research

From doctoral researcher to senior researcher at a psychology research institute.

Teaching Education & consulting

Programs for attorneys and professional audiences on burnout, conflict resolution and communication.

A few of the questions

Answer scale:NeverRarelySometimesOftenAll the time

I can observe unpleasant feelings without being drawn into them.

I can slow my thinking at times of stress.

I can take time to respond to difficulties.

What this is based on

Experiences Questionnaire, Decentering subscale.

Before you begin

This assessment is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose any medical or psychological condition.

If you are concerned about your mental or physical health, please consult a qualified healthcare provider.

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