Distress Tolerance skills are applied when navigating difficult situations that cannot be immediately changed and equip you to face adversity with resilience and clarity. Whether you’re dealing with a crisis, navigating interpersonal conflict, or simply managing the frustrations of daily life, these skills help you stay grounded and respond constructively. By practicing Distress Tolerance, you build the capacity to handle life’s challenges with grace and confidence, paving the way for long-term emotional well-being.
This is one of 4 main modules of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training, which includes: Core Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. There are also DBT Basic Principles on which the following skills are built.
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