STOP
What are STOP skills used for?
Prevent making a distressing situation worse
What does STOP stand for?
STOP
Take a step back
Observe thoughts/ sensations
Proceed mindfully
Why does STOP work?
There is no emotion that withstands the test of time. By STOPPNG we can allow intensity of an emotion to decrease before we make things worse or do something we regret
What is one way to proceed mindfully?
Set a timer and come back to a decision/ situation when you feel less distressed
HOW should we observe thoughts/ sensations when using STOP
Non-judgmentally