Distress Tolerance Skills - Video 4 - Flashcard Set
What is the main goal of distress tolerance?
The main goal of distress tolerance is to survive crisis situations without making them worse and to accept reality as it is.
Why is accepting reality important in distress tolerance?
Accepting reality is the only way out of suffering, and when pain is not accepted, it leads to suffering.
What is the distress tolerance module designed to do?
The distress tolerance module aims to help cope with intense negative emotions and quiet them down to make room for choices in responding to a situation.
How is the distress tolerance module split up?
The module is split into two sections: crisis survival skills and reality acceptance skills.
What are some examples of crisis survival skills?
Crisis survival skills include stop skill, pros and cons, tip skills, distraction, self-soothe, and improve the moment.
When should crisis survival skills be used?
These skills should only be used in crisis situations that are short-term, highly stressful, and have the potential for negative outcomes.
What are some examples of when to use crisis survival skills?
Examples of when to use crisis survival skills include intense physical pain, strong urges to act on emotions, overwhelming emotions, demands that must be met, and elevated arousal levels.
Should crisis survival skills be used for everyday problem-solving or long-term problems?
These skills should not be used for everyday problem-solving or long-term problems.
What is the biggest sign that crisis survival skills are working well?
The biggest sign that these skills are working well is that the situation has not been made worse.
Are crisis survival skills emotion regulation skills?
These skills are not emotion regulation skills but can lead to feeling better as a result.
What is the ultimate goal of distress tolerance?
The ultimate goal of distress tolerance is freedom, which means feeling at peace and content with oneself and one’s life, no matter the circumstances.
Can there be other goals specific to the individual in distress tolerance?
Yes, there may be other goals specific to the individual that can be considered and written down.
