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Distress Tolerance. Distress Tolerance. Learning to tolerate frustration Being able to deal with stress, drama, and crises in skillful ways. Distress Tolerance.
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Distress Tolerance Learning to tolerate frustration Being able to deal with stress, drama, and crises in skillful ways
Distress Tolerance Having frustration tolerance is an essential life skill for everyone. Frustration tolerance means being able to hold frustration and stress without engaging in negative, problematic, or destructive behaviors.
Classic DBT Pros & Cons Self Soothe Turning the Mind Observe Breathing Willingness ACCEPTS IMPROVE Half Smile Radical Acceptance
PROS & CONS • Pros to having drama and stress • Cons of not having drama and stress • Cons of having drama and stress • Pros of not having drama and stress
SODAS Situation Options Disadvantages Advantages Solutions
INNOVATIVE DBT Crisis Survival Network Keeping It in Perspective Self Soothe First Aid Kit OBJECTIVES SPECIFIC PATHS
OBJECTIVES • One thing at a time • Be effective • Avoid Judgments • Cope with Emotions • Consider Consequences • Take Time • Use Introspection • Act consistently with Values • Focus on desired Endings • Balance Short-term and long-term goals
SPECIFIC PATHS • What is my Supreme Concern? • Practice my skills • Focus my Energy and Concentration • I can be effective • Have Faith • Consider what is Important • Have Courage and Patience • Pay Attention • Complete Tasks • Be Humble and have Sensitivity