Dealing with Distress An introduction to healthy coping strategies Carol Vivyan 2009 www.get.gg www.getselfhelp.co.uk 1 www.getselfhelp.co.uk ©Carol Vivyan 2009, permission to use for therapy purposes www.get.gg Contents Page Introduction 2 Distress Tolerance 3 IMPROVE & ACCEPT (acronyms in italics) 4 Distraction & Pleasurable Activities 4-7 Relaxation 8 Safe Place Visualisation 11 Positive Affirmations 12 Mindfulness 11 Wise Mind 17 Wise Inner Advisor Visualisation 19 Colour Breathing 20 Emotio
