Distress tolerance (DBT)
Distress tolerance skills are pivotal for you when facing emotional turmoil and crisis situations. These skills enable you to endure and manage distressing feelings without resorting to harmful behaviors or impulsive decisions. By cultivating resilience and enhancing your emotional regulation, distress tolerance skills encourage a mindful approach to adversity, allowing you to cope more effectively with immediate stressors. This not only fosters a sense of agency and control in challenging circumstances but also promotes long-term mental well-being, empowering you to navigate life's difficulties with a more balanced and constructive mindset.
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