In high-stress moments, the goal of distress tolerance is to lower intensity enough to avoid impulsive, harmful decisions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends acceptance and change strategies to help people navigate intense emotions and ...

A new feature from Real Simple explains distress tolerance, a core part of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) that helps people manage intense emotions without acting impulsively. Mental health ...

We are all guilty of unhealthy coping at times. For example, we might overeat when feeling anxiety, or overspend when we feel dissatisfied or lacking in confidence. It’s natural to use the tools that ...

DBT is a type of therapy that’s often used to reduce symptoms of borderline personality disorder and related issues. If you often feel emotional distress and need new coping strategies, DBT may work ...

This group is designed to go over Core Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness, breaking them down into modules comprised of eight weeks. The group is held ...