Radical Acceptance and Distress Tolerance Techniques

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to radical acceptance and distress tolerance techniques as discussed in the lecture.

Radical Acceptance

The practice of accepting a situation fully, both mentally and emotionally, without necessarily liking or approving of it.

Distress Tolerance

Skills that help individuals cope with emotional pain and navigate distressing situations.

ACCEPTS

A mnemonic acronym for techniques used to distract from painful emotions: Activities, Contributing, Comparisons, Emotions, Pushing away, Thoughts, Sensations.

Self-soothing with the senses

Engaging the senses in pleasurable ways to alleviate distressing emotions.

Pushing away

A technique for distracting oneself by intentionally refusing to dwell on negative thoughts.

Comparisons

A method of distracting oneself by comparing one's situation to something worse.

Distractions

Activities or techniques that help divert attention from painful emotions and buy time until they lessen.

Emotional impact

The effect that a situation or experience has on one's feelings or emotional state.

Mindfulness in distress

The practice of being present with one’s thoughts and feelings without judgment during difficult times.

Sensations (ACCEPTS)

Physical feelings that can be used to divert attention from negative emotions, such as holding an ice cube or eating something sour.