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The Distress Tolerance skills in DBT offer creative ways to get through challenging situations without making things worse. Today’s episode is Part 1 of an overview of Distress Tolerance as a whole, with a special focus on change-oriented skills.

When emotional distress is high, there can be an intense desire to do something to make the distress stop. Very often, when we numb or distance ourselves from distressing emotions, we create new problems. The DBT skills discussed in today’s episode help you respond to hard emotions in ways that you won’t regret. These skills are also helpful when you need to get things done but you’re too overwhelmed to get started or think clearly.

DBT Skills Discussed

STOP

TIP

Wise Mind ACCEPTS with Distraction

Self-Soothing using the 5 senses

IMPROVE the moment

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Please note that questions, and this podcast in general, are not a substitute for individual mental health treatment.