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Self-harm

7 techniques · 3 approaches
DBT
ACCEPTS (Activities, Contributing, Comparisons, Emotions, Pushing away, Thoughts, Sensations)
ACCEPTS (Activities, Contributing, Comparisons, Emotions, Pushing away, Thoughts, Sensations)
A seven-element set of distraction techniques for an acute crisis. It is not a solution to the problem, but a way of getting through the mom…
DBT
Chain Analysis / Behavioral Chain Analysis
Chain Analysis / Behavioral Chain Analysis
A detailed walk-through of a concrete problem behavior along the entire chain: vulnerability → prompting event → thoughts → emotions → sensa…
DBT
STOP Skill (Stop, Take a step back, Observe, Proceed mindfully)
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
TIPP Skill (Temperature, Intense exercise, Paced breathing, Progressive relaxation)
TIPP Skill (Temperature, Intense exercise, Paced breathing, Progressive relaxation)
A four-component protocol for the rapid lowering of arousal and physiological stress. It works through direct activation of the parasympathe…
IFS
Working with a Firefighter Part
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…
MBT
Crisis Management in MBT
Crisis Management in MBT
A specific protocol for working with crisis situations within MBT. The crisis is seen as the result of a complete collapse of mentalization …
MBT
Working with the Teleological Stance
Working with the Teleological Stance
A technique for working with the non-mentalizing mode in which the client only recognizes observable, physical actions and outcomes as real.…
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