DBT Skills: The "IMPROVE" Skills

02/12/2025 37 min

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This week, we continue building our distress tolerance skills by learning the IMPROVE skills, which help us improve the moment with imagery, meaning, prayer, relaxing actions, one thing in the moment, a brief vacation, and self-encouragement or rethinking the moment. 00:00 Introduction02:04 Improving the Moment with Imagery05:44 Making Meaning07:58 Prayer & Internal Dialogue10:32 Relaxing Actions16:28 One Thing in the Moment19:27 Taking a Brief Vacation from Adulthood26:46 The Power of Self-Encouragement31:13 Rethinking Self-Criticism32:29 Substituting ThoughtsDisclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your physician, therapist, or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or wellbeing.References:https://www.theonpointpractice.com/theskillspodcastDBT Skills Training Manual, Second Edition, Marsha M. Linehan https://www.guilford.com/books/DBT-Skills-Training-Manual/Marsha-Linehan/9781462556359