Distress Tolerance Scenarios

Description

This learning resource focuses on distress tolerance, which is the ability to manage difficult emotional moments without worsening the situation. Aimed at 7th graders, the content provides students with techniques to navigate challenging circumstances such as sudden pop quizzes, feeling excluded, or performance anxiety in physical activities. Key distress tolerance strategies include distraction, self-soothing, improving the moment, and radical acceptance. The resource incorporates various scenarios for collaborative analysis, encouraging students to practice and share their coping skills. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of reflective learning and personal growth while highlighting real-life applications of these skills in school, home, and future careers.