Think of distress tolerance as a continuum where at one end people can be extremely intolerant of distress, and at the other end people can be extremely tolerant of distress. Fear and avoidance of the distress actually magnifies the experience of difficult situations or emotions.
Read MoreMindfulness is the practice of observing one’s emotions and environment, describing feelings and experiences, and fully participating in the moment. In DBT, the practice of core mindfulness is taught through “what” skills and “how” skills, i.e., what can we do to become mindful and how should we do it? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based treatment for suicidal behaviors, borderline personality disorder and other severe and complex mental health disorders.
Read MoreClinically speaking, depression is a mood disorder that involves a severe despondency and dejection that is followed by feelings of hopelessness and inadequacy. Clinical depression can be described as feelings of sadness that persist for an extended period of time that impacts day-to-day activities.
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