Distress Tolerance 1
TIPP
IMPROVE
ACCEPTS
DBT Fun Facts
100

What is the term that means accepting something fully, both mentally and emotionally? It does not require liking or approving of something. You’re just accepting the facts of the situation.

Radical acceptance

100

What does T stand for? 

Temperature

100

Using imagination to picture calming or safe situations

Imagery

100

What is A in ACCEPTS?

Activities
100

What does DBT stand for?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

200

Using your 5 senses can help with _________? 

Self-soothing

200
An example of T skill in TIPP? 

Holding ice, splashing cold water on your face, or using a cold pack

200

This skill encourages finding purpose or value in difficult experiences.


Meaning
200
What do the 2 C's stand for in ACCEPTS?

Contributing and Comparisons

200

What DBT skill category focuses on surviving crisis situations without making things worse?

Distress tolerance

300

Name one reason distress tolerance skills are useful during emotional crises.


Prevents impulsive reactions, helps calm emotions, improves decision-making, keeps people safe.

300

This TIPP skill slows breathing down to help regulate emotions and the nervous system. 

Paced breathing

300

Skill meaning to accept what you cannot control or seek guidance on navigating a difficult situation. Connect with a higher power or your own wise mind.

Prayer

300

What is Emotions in ACCEPTS?

Do something to create a new emotion that competes with your distressing emotion.

300

Who created DBT in late 1980s?

Marsha Linehan

400

When emotions are extremely intense, DBT teaches people to focus first on this before solving the problem.

Surviving crisis safely

400

TIPP skill that focuses on relaxing muscles in the body one group at a time.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)

400
An example of E skill in IMPROVE.

“I got this!” “This too shall pass.” “I survived before, and I’ll survive again.” “I’ll be OK.”

400
Example of Thoughts in ACCEPTS

Count backwards from 1,000 by 7, Name as many animals as you can, starting with “A.”

400

This core skill module of DBT focuses on being present and aware

Mindfulness

500

Why can acting impulsively during intense emotions make situations worse?

consequences, damaged relationships, regret, unsafe behaviors, increased emotional distress

500

For I skill in TIPP, how long should you exercise for at what intensity? 

Moderate intensity for around 15 minutes
500

Meaning of One thing in the moment

Immerse yourself in a simple or repetitive activity that requires your full engagement.

500

What is the purpose of ACCEPTS skill?

7 techniques for tolerating distressing emotions until they pass

500

Name 4 main components of DBT.

Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness.

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