DBT for Stronger Relationships: Part 2 Distress Tolerance

DBT for Stronger Relationships: Part 2 Distress Tolerance

From The JOY Factor by Julie Hanson, LCMFT, LCPC, RYT-500

September 9, 2024 · 13 min

About this episode

This episode explores Distress Tolerance skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to enhance relationships.

Welcome back to the JOY Factor Podcast! In this second episode of our four-part series on using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to improve relationships, we dive into the crucial concept of Distress Tolerance. Learn how to navigate stress and conflict in your relationships without making things worse. Discover powerful skills like Radical Acceptance, self-soothing, and how to access your Wise Mind to make wise choices during difficult times. What You'll Learn: The importance of Wise Mind and how to access it. The power of Radical Acceptance and its role in reducing emotional pain. Practical Distress Tolerance skills for improving relationships. Techniques for cultivating willingness and staying calm under pressure. Key Quotes: "Wise Mind is the calm, clear-headed part of us that integrates our emotional and rational minds." "Radical Acceptance means fully accepting the reality of a situation without judgment or resistance." Homework: Practice these DBT Distress Tolerance skills in your relationships: Mindful Observation: Identify a recurring stressful situation and observe your thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations without judgment. Note what triggers your stress and how…

People in this episode

Host: Julie Hanson

Topics covered

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Distress Tolerance
  • Relationships
  • Emotional Pain
  • Self-Soothing

Keywords

  • DBT
  • Distress Tolerance
  • Radical Acceptance
  • Wise Mind
  • Emotional Regulation

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Radical Acceptance, Wise Mind

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