Dialectical Behavioral Therapy: Distress Tolerance Skills

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Rationale: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy: Distress Tolerance Skills. This group is long term and short term based on said clients needs. This group is important for daily functioning as Distress Tolerance Skills are skills used when a person is in a difficult situation and is feeling very emotional, but it is best for them not to react to their emotions. These skills help the person cope with the situation rather than make it worse. Objectives: To attain coping skills that will help you manage your emotions while in a crisis and unable to immediately change the situation. Helping to learn how to accept the world for the good and bad experiences, and learn how to function within it, Practical Considerations: Members meet 4 days a week Monday-Thursday,

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