DBT Skill: ACCEPTS In dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), distress tolerance refers to a set of skills for coping with uncomfortable emotions. One such skill is represented by the acronym “ACCEPTS.” ACCEPTS outlines strategies for distracting oneself from distressing emotions, giving them time to ...
I have inhabited that space for so long that I believed it is my only identity. Recently my therapist showed me a DBT acronym I hadn’t seen yet. Wise Mind ACCEPTS. Activities: Use positive activities you enjoy Contribute: Help out others in the community Comparisons: Compare yourself to th...