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

istress tolerance is the ability to recognize nd accept emotional distress without trying to make it go away or avoid emotions. It is a rsons aability 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 olerance is a skill that can be learned, and it n help us manage difficult emotions healthily. Distress Tolerance EXPLAINED DBT& MINDFULNESS Defined ACCEPTS SKILL A.C.C.E.P.T.S Distress tolerance skill Activities A. C. C. E. P. T. S. Contributions Comparisons Emotions Pushing Away Thoughts Sensations