Distress Tolerance Skills - VIDEO 20 - QUIZ
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Which of the following is the correct order for using the STOP distress tolerance skill?

  • Stop, Observe, Proceed, Take a step back (correct)
  • Take a step back, Observe, Stop, Proceed
  • Proceed, Observe, Take a step back, Stop
  • Observe, Proceed, Stop, Take a step back

    • What should you do during the 'Observe' step of the STOP skill?

  • Focus only on your internal thoughts and feelings
  • Focus on what is happening outside of yourself, inside yourself, and what others are doing (correct)
  • Focus only on what others are doing
  • Focus only on what is happening outside of yourself

    • When can you use the STOP skill?

  • Only when you are experiencing physical sensations
  • Only when you are experiencing negative thoughts
  • In various situations, including conflicts with others, impulsive or self-destructive behaviors, frustration with a task, or experiencing negative thoughts, feelings, or physical sensations (correct)
  • Only when you are feeling overwhelmed

    • What does the 'Proceed' step of the STOP skill involve?

    <p>Re-engaging with whatever prompted you to stop, taking into account your thoughts, feelings, and goals for the situation, and those of others involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can you do before proceeding with the 'Proceed' step of the STOP skill?

    <p>Reflect on what you've observed and come up with a plan to achieve your goals effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Stop' step of the STOP skill?

    <p>To take a break from the situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Take a step back' step of the STOP skill?

    <p>To take a break from the situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Observe' step of the STOP skill?

    <p>To focus on what is happening outside of yourself, inside yourself, and what others are doing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using our breath during the STOP skill?

    <p>It helps us reconnect ourselves with the present and calm ourselves down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What other types of skills are available in DBT besides distress tolerance skills?

    <p>Interpersonal skills, emotional mind, wise mind, emotion regulation, and managing thoughts, feelings, and body sensations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the STOP skill from dialectical behavior therapy?

    <p>To help us manage our emotions when we feel overwhelmed or in distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Using STOP as a Distress Tolerance Skill

    • STOP is an acronym for a distress tolerance skill from dialectical behavior therapy.
    • STOP stands for Stop, Take a step back, Observe, and Proceed.
    • When we feel overwhelmed or in distress, we can use STOP to manage our emotions.
    • Stopping means to stop whatever we're doing right away, even if it's hard to put on the brakes.
    • Taking a step back is like taking a time-out to remove ourselves from the situation and get some perspective.
    • Observing what's going on outside ourselves, inside ourselves, and what other people are doing makes us more aware and helps us see things more clearly.
    • Proceeding mindfully means re-engaging with whatever prompted us to stop in the first place, taking into account our thoughts, feelings, and goals for the situation, and those of others involved.
    • STOP can be used in various situations, including conflicts with others, impulsive or self-destructive behaviors, frustration with a task, or experiencing negative thoughts, feelings, or physical sensations.
    • Before proceeding, we can reflect on what we've observed and come up with a plan to achieve our goals effectively.
    • Using our breath to help reconnect ourselves with the present can help calm ourselves down.
    • There are other DBT skills that can help with interpersonal skills, emotional mind, wise mind, emotion regulation, and managing thoughts, feelings, and body sensations.
    • There are videos available that explain and demonstrate these skills, which can be found in the description and pin comment.

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