Download this printable What is Distress Tolerance DBT handout to help clients learn how to tolerate stress without making it worse, and to accept reality as it is.

Helping kids manage their emotions can be a challenge, but the TIPP technique offers a practical solution. TIPP stands for Temperature, Intense exercise, Paced breathing, and Progressive muscle relaxation. This method is part of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and can be a lifesaver during tough times. Download our TIPP Skills handout to support your child or teen in navigating emotional distress with confidence.

DBT cheat sheet

A DBT skill called Distract, Relax, and Cope can help step away from feelings of overwhelm in order to approach situations with a more level, grounded perspective.

Urge surfing is a technique for managing one’s own unwanted behaviors. Rather than giving in to an urge, a person learns to ride it out, like a surfer...

Distress tolerance skills and coping strategies help manage intense emotions. Be prepared to manage extreme emotions and recover quicker.

Use the Dialectical Behavior Therapy IMPROVE method to improve the moment. It helps you process overwhelming, intense, emotions.