Using the IMPROVE tool – from DBT – to navigate stressful situations without making them worse.
This episode focuses on a tool from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy called IMPROVE, which is designed to help you navigate stressful situations which cannot be resolved immediately. I think it’s a cool tool because it’s adaptable, easy to use and remember, and fun to get creative with. My top tip: try it out and practice it when you are mildly emotional, as that will help you access it when you’re in full on emotional crisis mode. As always this podcast episode is not a substitute for professional mental health support. More information about IMPROVE: https://www.mindfulnessmuse.com/dialectical-behavior-therapy/improve-the-moment-with-emotion-regulation-strategies
Abuse, borderline, Borderline Personality Disorder, BPD, childhood abuse, childhood emotional abuse, childhood sexual abuse, Childhood Trauma, cPTSD, mental health, mental illness, personality disorder, PTSD, sexual abuse, trauma