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Distress Tolerance

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Survive crisis without making things worse

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TIPP

Beginner

Change your body chemistry quickly in crisis using TIPP: change your Temperature, do Intense exercise, use Paced breathing, and try Paired muscle relaxation

⏱️ 20 min

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TIPP Skill Practice

STOP

Beginner

Pause before acting on impulses to prevent making situations worse using STOP: Stop what you're doing, Take a breath, Observe your thoughts and feelings, and Proceed mindfully

⏱️ 15 min

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Reflect & Rehearse with STOPEveryday STOP Practice

Self-Soothing

Beginner

Comfort yourself through your five senses during difficult times

⏱️ 18 min

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Create Your Soothing ToolkitPractice & Reflect on Self-Soothing

IMPROVE

Intermediate

Distract and cope using IMPROVE: Imagery, find Meaning, Prayer/meditation, Relaxation, focus on One thing, take a mental Vacation, and use Encouragement

⏱️ 25 min

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Build Your IMPROVE Toolkit

Radical Acceptance

Advanced

Completely accept reality as it is, without fighting against what you cannot change

⏱️ 30 min

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Practice Radical Acceptance DailyBuild Your Acceptance Tools

Different Action

Intermediate

Act opposite to your urges when emotions don't fit the facts

⏱️ 22 min

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Practice Different ActionsReinforce with Reminders

Half-Smiling

Beginner

Use facial expressions to influence your emotional state and promote acceptance

⏱️ 12 min

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Practice the Half-SmileReflect with the Half-Smile
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