{"product_id":"distress-skills-patient-workbook-ebook","title":"Distress Skills Patient Workbook - eBOOK","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eThe Distress Skills Patient Workbook is a comprehensive, practical workbook designed to help people manage overwhelming emotions, tolerate distress safely, reduce regrettable actions, and build long-term emotional resilience. Grounded in evidence-based approaches including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), this workbook combines psychoeducation, practical exercises, reflection tools, diary cards, grounding skills, crisis strategies, and emotional regulation techniques into one structured resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"851\"\u003eUnlike many mental health resources that focus only on theory, this workbook emphasises practical implementation — helping people understand why distress happens, how the nervous system responds under stress, and exactly what to do in the moment when emotions escalate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"880\"\u003eThis workbook helps people:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6kliwg\" data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eUnderstand the distress cycle and emotional overwhelm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kyskr9\" data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eRecognise early warning signs of escalating distress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j6evsh\" data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eReduce panic, hyperventilation, and physiological arousal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13ahxwr\" data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eLearn grounding, mindfulness, and crisis survival skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r5ivoj\" data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003ePrevent regrettable actions and impulsive behaviours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"28k4so\" data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eDevelop personalised coping plans for difficult days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r8ghlo\" data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eBuild emotional awareness and distress tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dul1f3\" data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eReflect on emotional patterns, triggers, and themes over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eInside this workbook, you’ll find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sgnjet\" data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eThe Distress Cycle model and worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1slwfln\" data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eSUDS (Subjective Units of Distress) tracking tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c1o1ag\" data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eDialectical Thinking exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wmx64m\" data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003eMindfulness of the Dot practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gb5elr\" data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003ePause Breathing and Burst Exercise skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"csltjm\" data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eIce Pack technique for panic and overwhelm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kx4xnu\" data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003eSTOP skill and grounding exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xbtcme\" data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003eGraceful Exit and Opposite Action strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q8xvyh\" data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eCheck the Facts worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"60gj65\" data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003eProgressive Muscle Relaxation scripts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ncp7i5\" data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003eAutogenic Training scripts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j0sbgs\" data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003eRegrettable Action Analysis and Missed Opportunity Analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n248ze\" data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003eDiary cards and progress tracking tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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data-end=\"2303\"\u003eRelationship conflict and emotional reactivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jusjx6\" data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003eTherapy homework and psychoeducation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9whivj\" data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003eFrontline workers and high-stress professions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2724\"\u003eThe workbook is designed for both individuals and clinicians wanting a structured, practical resource that translates emotional regulation concepts into real-world action. The approachable language, visual explanations, and step-by-step exercises make complex psychological concepts easier to understand and apply in daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2742\"\u003ePerfect for use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2934\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17hgish\" data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2766\"\u003eIn therapy sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"69w8s3\" data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2799\"\u003eBetween sessions as homework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mht6rs\" data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2845\"\u003eFor self-guided emotional skills training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s8et62\" data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"2881\"\u003eAlongside DBT or trauma therapy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qm4l3o\" data-start=\"2882\" data-end=\"2934\"\u003eAs a recovery companion during stressful periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"3162\"\u003eWhether you struggle with panic, anger, emotional overwhelm, impulsive reactions, shutdown, or chronic stress, this workbook provides practical tools to help you respond more skilfully and confidently during difficult moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3343\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDeveloped by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJessica O'Garr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDr Al Griskaitis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for \u003ca data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3342\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepsychcollective.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eThe Psych Collective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Psych Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46414390132897,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/4167\/6449\/files\/DISTRESS_SKILLS_patient_workbook.png?v=1778273958","url":"https:\/\/store.thepsychcollective.com\/products\/distress-skills-patient-workbook-ebook","provider":"The Psych Collective Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}