NHSH PDS Awareness, Education & Training
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.

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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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

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:
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Willingness
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Half-smiling
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Willing Hands
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Supporting Resources
The Decider Skills Videos:
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