Distress Tolerance and Healthy Coping Mechanisms: Life-Saving Skills

Kirby-Reutter

Meet Your Instructor: Kirby Reutter, Ph.D., DBTC, LMHC, MAC

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Key Points

  • Distress tolerance skills are designed to help clients cope with crisis situations without making things worse.
  • Radical acceptance involves acknowledging reality as it is, even if it is painful, without trying to change it. This acceptance can reduce suffering and provide a foundation for moving forward.
  • The TIPP skill is an immediate strategy used to manage acute distress. It helps clients regulate their physiological responses and prevent impulsive behaviors.

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    The video recording of the DBT Live Interactive Training on Core Skills and Tools with Kirby Reutter, Ph.D., will help you review practical DBT techniques such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Through real-life examples and hands-on exercises, you'll enhance your clinical practice and feel more confident in managing intricate cases, including borderline personality disorder and complex trauma.

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