4 DBT skills to quickly reduce overwhelming stress and anxiety

A clinical psychologist outlines four effective Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills designed to rapidly de-escalate intense stress and anxiety. One technique involves dunking your face into a bowl of ice water to trigger the mammalian dive reflex, slowing the heart rate. The strategies are drawn from the guide "Real Skills for Real Life: A DBT Guide to Navigating Stress, Emotions, and Relationships."

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