Distress Tolerance Skills - Video 10 - Flashcard Set
1
Q
What is the first P in the two-piece skill?
A
Paced breathing
2
Q
How can paced breathing help decrease emotional intensity?
A
By slowing down heart rate and decreasing escalation
3
Q
Where can a full practice of paced breathing be found?
A
In the video’s description
4
Q
Why is it important to breathe from the belly area during paced breathing?
A
Because chest breathing is not a relaxation kind of breathing
5
Q
What is the ideal pace of inhaling and exhaling during paced breathing?
A
5 to 6 breaths per minute, or roughly one breath every 10 to 12 seconds
6
Q
Should the out-breath be longer or shorter than the in-breath during paced breathing?
A
Longer
