Distress Tolerance Skills

Question 1

What does TIPP stand for?

Answer 1

T - temperature
I - intense exercise
P - paced breathing
P - paired progressive muscle relaxation

Question 2

What does STOP stand for?

Answer 2

S - stop
T - take a step back
O - observe
P - proceed mindfully

Question 3

What does ACCEPTS stand for?

Answer 3

Distract with Wise Mind.

A - activities
C - contribution
C - comparison / count blessings
E - opposite emotions
P - pushing away
T - thoughts (think about something more pleasant)
S - sensations / self-soothe with 5 senses

Question 4

What does IMPROVE stand for?

Answer 4

Improve the moment.

I - imagery
M - meaning
P - prayer
R - relaxation
O - one thing in the moment
V - vacation
E - encouragement

Question 5

What is the Pros / Cons skill?

Answer 5

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Question 6

What is the Observe the Breath skill?

Answer 6

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Question 7

What is the Half Smile skill?

Answer 7

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Question 8

What is the Radical Acceptance skill?

Answer 8

Also known as Willingness or Turning the Mind.