IMPROVE

Question 1

What skill do you use IMPROVE for?

Answer 1

Distress Tolerance

Question 2

How does IMPROVE help?

Answer 2

The intent of the IMPROVE skill is to improve the moment by replacing the immediate event that has caused unpleasant emotions, with a more positive act, thereby making the moment more pleasant and easier to tolerate.

Question 3

What does IMPROVE stand for?

Answer 3

Imagery
Meaning
Prayer
Relaxation
One
Vacation
Encouragement

Question 4

What does (I)MPROVE mean?

Answer 4

Imagery: Improve the moment with Imagery. Imagine a beautiful scene on the beach or in the mountains. Image a safe place in your home.

Question 5

What does I(M)PROVE mean?

Answer 5

Meaning: Improve the moment with Meaning. Find purpose or meaning in your daily activities.

Question 6

What does IM(P)ROVE mean?

Answer 6

Prayer: Improve the moment with Prayer. Ask for strength from your supreme being.

Question 7

What does IMP(R)OVE mean?

Answer 7

Relaxation: Improve the moment with Relaxation. Breathe deeply, take a hot bath, massage your neck.

Question 8

What does IMPR(O)VE mean?

Answer 8

One: Improve the moment with one thing in the moment. Focus your attention on this moment.

Question 9

What does IMPRO(V)E mean?

Answer 9

Vacation: Improve the moment with Vacation from adulthood. Go to the beach or the woods for a walk.

Question 10

What does IMPROV(E) mean?

Answer 10

Encouragement: Improve the moment with Encouragement from self. Say positive affirmations aloud to yourself.