Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Resource Bundle (386 pages)

Distress tolerance is the ability to recognize and accept emotional distress without trying to make it go away or avoid emotions. It is a person's ability to manage an emotional incident without feeling overwhelmed It involves the understanding that sometimes emotional distress is inevitable and learning how to ride out difficult feelings without turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms. Some strategies for developing distress tolerance include mindfulness, self-soothing techniques, distraction techniques, improving communication skills, and learning to accept reality. It is important to remember that distress tolerance is a skill that can be learned, and it can help us manage difficult emotions healthily. Distress Tolerance EXPLAINED