ACCEPTS: Get through a difficult moment

What it involves: Learn the seven ACCEPTS options, choose one to practise with an optional timer, reflect on the effect, and make a personal coping and follow-up plan. All written answers are optional.

What is ACCEPTS: Get through a difficult moment?

ACCEPTS is a DBT distress-tolerance skill for temporarily redirecting attention when a situation cannot be resolved immediately or emotions make an effective response difficult. This guided exercise helps you choose a safe option and return to what needs attention.

ACCEPTS: Get through a difficult moment

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