ACCEPTS and IMPROVE are two acronyms for methods of distress tolerance. They involve applying yourself to activities and distractions. I include several examples of each letter.
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Episode 33 – Distress Tolerance (Pt. 3)
The second P in TIP stands for Paired muscle relaxation, so we discuss that method of distress tolerance as well as a related paired relaxation skill for handling stressful situations.
Episode 32 – Distress Tolerance (Pt. 2)
TIP Skills are another set of skills that help regulate emotion in crisis situations and resist dangerous urges. This is the first part on TIP Skills.
Episode 31 – Distress Tolerance (Pt. 1)
Two methods of distress tolerance, the module in my DBT group we’re covering, are the STOP method and the pros and cons method. These are two basic strategies to handle a crisis situation.
Episode 30 – Mindfulness
My first module in my DBT skills group starts with mindfulness. Here are some techniques and vague situations where mindfulness might benefit you.
Episode 28 – Dialectic Defined
The word “dialectic” has a specific meaning in dialectic behavioral therapy, and the depiction of average emotions and those with emotional dysregulation due to BPD gives an idea of what occurs in the emotions of those afflicted with BPD.
Episode 25 – The Grieving Process
This is my favorite grief model, and a brief breakdown of the process as well as where I am currently at in it.
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