DBT - Distress Tolerance

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Across
  1. 1. "V" in IMPROVE – Example: Take a break from hard work being done.
  2. 4. Comforting oneself using the five ______
  3. 8. "A" in ACCEPTS – Engage in hobbies, exercise, walking outside, drawing…
  4. 10. Remaining crisis survival skill from the four, which include self-soothing, improving the moment, and pros and cons
  5. 13. ACCEPTS skill – "_______ away" – Leave the situation
  6. 15. Cheerleading oneself. "E" in IMPROVE. Example: "I can do it."
  7. 16. Imposing one's will on reality – Opposite of willingness
  8. 19. "_______ Acceptance" - Letting go of fighting reality
  9. 20. "_____ Mind" – Peaceful and centered part of the mind
Down
  1. 2. "Pros and ____" - positives and negatives of tolerating distress
  2. 3. Crisis survival skills are a ________relief of the problem
  3. 5. "How skill" – without good versus bad thoughts
  4. 6. "One thing in the ________" – Focus on what you are doing right now
  5. 7. Being present in the moment
  6. 9. "I" in IMPROVE – Picturing a calm & relaxing scene
  7. 11. "R" in IMPROVE – Opposite of tensing muscles
  8. 12. "C" in ACCEPTS – Contrasting yourself with someone less fortunate
  9. 14. "_____-Smiling" - Accepting Reality Skill - Turning up the corners of your mouth
  10. 17. ________ is pain plus non-acceptance of the pain
  11. 18. Skill you can practice anywhere to help accept reality – "Observe your ______"