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Distress Tolerance Digital First Aid Kit

A comprehensive digital workbook with 20+ evidence-based exercises for managing emotional crises, building distress tolerance, and developing lasting resilience — created by a licensed DBT therapist.

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20+ guided DBT exercises
TIPP, ACCEPTS & radical acceptance
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Everything you need for emotional resilience

TIPP Skills Module

Temperature, Intense exercise, Paced breathing, and Progressive relaxation exercises for rapid physiological regulation during acute distress.

ACCEPTS Framework

Structured activities for distraction during crisis — Activities, Contributing, Comparisons, Emotions, Pushing away, Thoughts, Sensations.

Radical Acceptance Practice

Step-by-step exercises for accepting painful reality without judgment — the foundational skill for reducing suffering in difficult situations.

Self-Soothe Exercises

Sensory-based self-soothing practices targeting all five senses, with customizable personal self-soothe kit builder.

Crisis Safety Planning

A structured crisis safety plan template with warning signs, coping strategies, support contacts, and professional resources.

Chain Analysis Worksheets

Structured worksheets for analyzing the chain of events that leads to crisis, identifying intervention points for future skill use.

Three simple steps

01

Download & Open

Purchase and receive your fillable PDF instantly. Open in any PDF reader on any device — no special software required.

02

Work the Exercises

Progress through the modules at your own pace. Each exercise is self-contained and can be used independently or as part of a structured practice.

03

Use in the Moment

The crisis-focused exercises are designed for real-time use. Keep the workbook accessible for moments when distress tolerance skills are needed most.

20+ Exercises

Complete exercise library

01TIPP Rapid Response
02Cold Water Technique
03Paced Breathing Practice
04Progressive Muscle Relaxation
05ACCEPTS Activity Log
06Contributing Action Plan
07Emotional Comparison Exercise
08Opposite Emotion Activation
09Radical Acceptance Ladder
10Half-Smile Practice
11Willing Hands Exercise
12Turning the Mind Worksheet
13Five Senses Self-Soothe
14Comfort Box Builder
15Soothing Environment Scan
16Touch & Texture Grounding
17Crisis Safety Plan
18Reasons for Living List
19Support Network Mapping
20Professional Resources Log
21Chain Analysis Worksheet
22Vulnerability Factor Audit
23Skills Effectiveness Tracker
24Weekly Review Log

This kit is designed for you if...

You experience intense emotions that feel overwhelming or out of control

You want evidence-based tools you can use on your own, between therapy sessions

You've completed DBT therapy and want a structured reference for ongoing practice

You're a therapist or counselor looking for ready-to-use client handouts

You want a practical, affordable alternative to waiting for DBT group availability

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About the Author

Edward Flynn

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC, NBCCH, DBTC

Edward Flynn is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in St. Louis, Missouri, specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, hypnotherapy, and trauma-informed care. He developed the Distress Tolerance Digital First Aid Kit from his clinical work with clients who needed accessible, structured DBT tools outside of formal treatment. Every exercise in this kit has been used in clinical settings and refined based on real client outcomes.

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) — Missouri
  • National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (NBCCH)
  • DBT-Certified Therapist (DBTC)
  • Specialized training in trauma-informed care
  • Years of clinical experience with DBT populations