DBT Distress Tolerence ACCEPTS skill

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The “DBT ACCEPTS Skill Infosheet” introduces clients to the ACCEPTS strategy, a core distress tolerance skill in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). ACCEPTS—an acronym for Activities, Contributing, Comparisons, Emotions, Pushing Away, Thoughts, and Sensations—offers practical techniques to help clients distract themselves from overwhelming emotions and navigate distressing situations more effectively. This infosheet breaks down each component of the skill, provides examples, and offers actionable steps clients can use to regain emotional balance. A free, downloadable PDF is included, making it easy to integrate this skill into daily practice and enhance emotional resilience.

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