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This set of DBT skills is used to get through distressing times without making things worse.

What are "Distress Tolerance Skills?"

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This skill is sometimes called "Turning lemons into lemonade," because we look for the good in a potentially painful experience.

What is finding "Meaning?"

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Redirecting my attention calming myself with a sight, sound, smell, taste, or physical sensation is an example of which Distress Tolerance Skill?

What is "Self-Soothing?"

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This is a strategy or tool some people use to keep track of and remember to use their Distress Tolerance Skills.

What are "Flash Cards?"

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Distress Tolerance Skills are most effective when they are ______________ before they are needed.
What is "Practiced?"
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This skill is sometimes called "Self-Cheerleading," because we remind ourselves that we can face the task in front of us and be successful doing the best we can do.

What is Encouragement or Words of "Encouragement?"

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This Distress Tolerance Skill involves leaving a situation temporarily with a plan to come back to it when we are in Wise Mind.

What is "Pushing Away?"

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Making a list of the advantages or disadvantages of tolerating or not tolerating a situation is an example of which Distress Tolerance Skill?
What is "Thinking of the Pros and Cons?"
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This is what we call inviting others to help us when we are in distress.

What is "Seeking Guidance?"

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This is what we call strongly stimulating one or more of the five senses to distract from something unpleasant.
What are the "Self-Soothing Skills"?
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Getting active and doing something you enjoy when you are distressed is an example of which Distress Tolerance Skill.

What is "Activities?"

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This Distress Tolerance Skill involves picturing yourself in a safe and quiet place that stimulates all your senses.

What is "Imagery?"

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Volunteering or doing something for someone else is an example of this Distress Tolerance Skill.
What is "Contributing?"
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Distracting yourself with intense sensory stimuli like taking a cold shower or eating spicy food is an example of which Distress Tolerance Skill.

What is "Sensations?"

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This is what we call focusing our attention on the present moment and doing the next right thing.
What is "One Thing/One Step at a Time?"
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If we inventory the things that are working well in our lives this is an example of which Distress Tolerance Skill.

What is "Count Your Blessings?"

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Being open to working with an external source or "Higher Power" is a way to describe this Distress Tolerance Skill.
What is "Prayer?"
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This skill is taking actions that promote the opposite feeling from the distressing one you're having right now.
What is "Emotion Opposites?"
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Prayer, relaxation, seeking guidance, and encouraging yourself are examples of ___________ skills.

What is "Distress Tolerance?"

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Siting in a hot bath or tensing and releasing each of your muscle groups are examples of this Distress Tolerance Skill.
What is "Relaxation?"
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Name three Distress Tolerance Skills the acronym PROMISE can remind us of.

What are Prayer, Relaxation, One Thing at a Time, Meaning, Imagery, Seeking Guidance, & Encouragement?

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If we practice focusing on pleasant, positive ideas; or counting to 10; these are examples of which Distress Tolerance Skill.
What is "Thoughts?"
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This State of Mind is experienced when we are balanced.
What is "Wise Mind?"
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Name three Distress Tolerance Skills the acronym ACCEPTS can remind us of.

What is Activities, Contributing, Count Your Blessings, Emotion Opposites, Push Away, Thoughts, & Sensations?

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These skills are used to get through rough situations without making them worse..
What are "Distress Tolerance Skills?"