Impulsivity — psychotherapy techniques

STOP Skill (Stop, Take a step back, Observe, Proceed mindfully)

A four-step protocol for stopping an impulsive action in the gap between urge and behavior. It breaks the automatic chain: trigger → emotion…

DBT

Wise Mind

The integration of three modes of functioning: emotion mind (decisions out of feeling), reasonable mind (cold logic), and wise mind — the sy…

IFS

Working with a Firefighter Part

Firefighters are reactive Protectors who activate when the Exile has "broken through" and the pain is already being felt. The aim of a Firef…

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