Distress Tolerance Skills - Video 13 - Flashcard Set
What is the second P in the last tip skill?
Paired muscle relaxation.
What is another name for paired muscle relaxation?
Progressive muscle relaxation.
What is the process of paired muscle relaxation?
Going through your body muscle group by muscle group, first tensing it as hard as you can and then releasing the muscles while saying the word relax in your mind.
Why is it beneficial to tense your muscles before relaxing them?
It helps you end up in a more relaxed state than if you just tried to relax your muscles without tensing first.
Where can you find full practices for paired muscle relaxation?
In the video’s description, as there are loads out there.
How long can some practices of paired muscle relaxation go for?
As long as 45 minutes, in which you just slowly go through muscle group by muscle group.
