Distress Tolerance Skills

Question 1

Distress Tolerance Skills

Distract - ACCEPTS

Answer 1

A: Activities
C: Contributing
C: Comparisons
E: Emotions
P: Pushing away
T: Thoughts
S:Sensations

Question 2

Distress Tolerance Skills

Self-soothe

Answer 2

Use the five senses to soothe emotions.

Question 3

Distress Tolerance Skills

Improve the moment

Answer 3

IMPROVE: Imagery, Meaning, Prayer, Relaxation, One thing in the moment, Vacation

Question 4

Distress Tolerance Skills

Pros and Cons

Answer 4

Make a list, check it twice

Question 5

Distress Tolerance Skills

Radical Acceptance

Answer 5

Let yourself go completely with what it

Question 6

Distress Tolerance Skills

Half-Smile/Willing hands

Answer 6

Relax with slightly upturned lips and upturned hands

Question 7

Distress Tolerance Skills

Willingness

Answer 7

Accepting what is and doing what is needed in the situation

Question 8

Distress Tolerance Skills

TIP Skills

Answer 8

Reduce extreme emotion mind fast - water/exercise/breathing/relaxation

Question 9

Distress Tolerance Skills

STOP Skill

Answer 9

Stop/Freeze; Take a step back/breathe/Observe/proceed Mindfully