Radical Acceptance: A DBT Skill for Coping with Difficult Emotions and Reality
Coping Skills, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Z. Hamilton Avery Coping Skills, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Z. Hamilton Avery

Radical Acceptance: A DBT Skill for Coping with Difficult Emotions and Reality

Radical Acceptance is a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skill that involves acknowledging reality as it is, even when it feels painful, unfair, or different from what you hoped for. Acceptance does not mean approval, giving up, or excusing harm. Learn how this practice can help you reduce the additional suffering that comes from fighting what has already happened and make room for emotions, choices, and meaningful next steps.

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Self-Soothing: A DBT Skill for Stress Relief and Emotional Regulation
Coping Skills, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Z. Hamilton Avery Coping Skills, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Z. Hamilton Avery

Self-Soothing: A DBT Skill for Stress Relief and Emotional Regulation

Self-Soothing is a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) distress tolerance skill that uses your five senses to help you navigate stress and difficult emotions. By choosing comforting sights, sounds, textures, scents, or tastes, you can create moments of relief and reconnect with the present. Learn how to build a personalized self-soothing practice that supports emotional regulation without requiring you to ignore or suppress your feelings.

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