DBT emphasizes learning to bear pain skillfully because pain and distress are part of life and cannot be entirely avoided. Tolerance is necessary during any behavior change because impulsive behavior would interfere. Distress tolerance is the ability to perceive the environment as it is, without demanding that it be different.
DBT is an empirically validated approach for working with mental health, addictions, and dual diagnosis clients. It is designed to empower clients to establish mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. This training is funded in part from 5H79SM063392-03 from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration $174,949.00 subgranted through the Nebraska Department of Health and Services, Division of Behavioral Health. Behavioral Tech, LLC is not responsible for any presenter’s or participant’s statements, acts, materials or omissions.
Practice Makes Perfect
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Definition
Distress Tolerance Skills are meant to help us survive crisis, but they need to be practiced before a crisis occurs. These skills are helpful when we cannot sort out our emotions. These skills are to be used when a crisis cannot be avoided. An important concept is acceptance of reality. Read more about each of these skills by selecting one from below:
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