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Here’s a tip: DBT Distress Tolerance Skill
In moments of emotional crisis, finding effective coping strategies is essential. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers valuable tools through its Distress Tolerance module, particularly the TIP skills: Temperature, Intense Exercise, Paced Breathing, and Progressive Relaxation. These techniques empower you to manage overwhelming emotions by shifting your physiological state, allowing you to regain control and avoid unhealthy coping mechanisms. By integrating these skills into your daily life, you can cultivate resilience and navigate challenges with greater confidence and clarity.
How Brain Imaging Is Changing Our Understanding of Eating Disorders
New brain imaging research is helping clinicians understand why eating disorders can be so persistent. Learn how differences in reward processing may contribute to anorexia and bulimia and what these findings mean for treatment.
From Identification to Treatment: Four Steps to Effectively Intervene with Your Child's Eating Disorder
Let's discuss four steps to effectively intervene with your child's eating disorder: identify symptoms, talk to your child, contact primary care, and plan for treatment.