In this presentation, our faculty member Dr. Laura Petracek talks about the case of Michael, a client presenting with substance abuse issues.

In this section, she explores the TIPP skill in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which involves temperature, intensity, paced breathing, and progressive relaxation techniques to manage distress and promote emotion regulation.

Here are some highlights we’ve extracted from the video:

* The TIPP skill is a distress tolerance technique used in crisis situations, involving temperature (such as using cold water), intensity (engaging in intense exercise), paced breathing, and progressive relaxation (such as a body scan to release tension).
* Temperature regulation, such as dipping one’s head in ice or using cold packs, can quickly reduce intense emotions and distress.
* Intensity exercises like running or swimming can decrease feelings of rage or urgency, while paced breathing and progressive relaxation techniques promote physiological and mental relaxation.

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