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Distress Tolerance Module

This is a 6 week module focusing on skills to help overcome situations which are difficult or impossible to change. These skills will help to manage crisis situations and tolerate emotional distress.

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Distress Tolerance Weekly Skills Videos

Distress Tolerance Week 1

This weeks skill video focuses on Crisis Survival Skills and Goal-setting.

Supporting Resources

The Decider Skills Videos:

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Download the STOPP App Here:

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SMART Goal Setting Guide (PDF) 

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Distress Tolerance Week 2

This week focuses on more distress tolerance skills including distracting & soothing.

 

Please note there are 2 parts to this weeks video - click the button below the video to view part 2.

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Supporting Resources

The Decider Skills Videos:

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More information on TIP Skills:

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Body Scan by Jon Kabat-Zinn  

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Paced Breathing by DBT San Diego

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Breathe to Heal TED Talk by Max Strom

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Paired Muscle Relaxation a short explanation

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Distress Tolerance Week 3

This week focuses on more distress tolerance skills - IMPROVE the moment.

 

Please note there are 2 parts to this weeks video - click the button below the video to view part 2.

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Supporting Resources

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Sensory Awareness

The Decider Skills Videos:

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Exercises to Practice:​

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Distress Tolerance Week 4

This week focuses on Reality Acceptance Skills.

Supporting Resources

The Decider Skills Videos:

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Radical Acceptance:​

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Distress Tolerance Week 5

This week focuses on more Reality Acceptance Skills:

  • Willingness

  • Half-smiling

  • Willing Hands

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Supporting Resources

The Decider Skills Videos:

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Distress Tolerance Week 6

This is the final week of Distress Tolerance. This weeks skills include:

  • Mindfulness of current thoughts

  • Managing extreme emotions

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Supporting Resources

The Decider Skills Videos:

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