My new therapist and I discover I'm struggling with distressing thoughts about abandonment. The more distressed I get, the less I'm able to problem solve. So, this week, I focus on how to bring that distress down with the IMPROVE skill. I practice some imagery, some relaxation, and more!

Helpful resources from this episode:

DBT references

DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets – online pdf version

DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets – buy the manual from a Black-owned book store!

DBT handouts used in this episode

Distress Tolerance Handout #9 – Improving the Moment

Distress Tolerance Handout #14 – Half-Smiling and Willing Hands

Other resources used in this episode

Box breathing video

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