Lesson Plan
Tolerating Tough Moments Lesson Plan
Participants will learn key DBT distress tolerance skills and practice applying the TIPP (Temperature, Intense exercise, Paced breathing, Paired muscle relaxation) technique to manage acute emotional crises.
Building distress tolerance helps adults in IOP manage overwhelming emotions without resorting to impulsive or harmful behaviors, improving emotional regulation and treatment outcomes.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Print Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Objectives
5 minutes
Step 2
Psychoeducation: Understanding Distress Tolerance
10 minutes
Step 3
Interactive Activity: TIPP Technique Practice
20 minutes
Step 4
Group Discussion: Applying Skills to Real Moments
15 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet Completion and Reflection
7 minutes
Step 6
Wrap-Up and Takeaways
3 minutes
Discussion
Activity
Worksheet
Reading
