{"product_id":"the-distress-cycle","title":"The Distress Cycle","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eThe Distress Cycle Worksheet is a practical tool designed to help people understand what happens when emotions escalate and why distress can quickly lead to regrettable actions. Rather than seeing emotional overwhelm as “random chaos”, this worksheet teaches a clear step-by-step model of how distress builds — from trigger, to snap judgement, to intense emotion, physical sensations, urges, overwhelm, and ultimately behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eBy learning to recognise the Distress Cycle early, people can begin interrupting emotional reactions before they spiral into panic, rage, avoidance, shutdown, conflict, or impulsive behaviour. The worksheet encourages users to reflect on what triggered them, challenge snap judgements, identify physical warning signs, and explore alternative responses for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eThis resource is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7zkznk\" data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eAnxiety and panic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w6b1s\" data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eAnger and emotional reactivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kys5d9\" data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eTrauma and PTSD recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jkwsee\" data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eEmotion regulation work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i7usox\" data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003eRelationship conflict patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vdtw87\" data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eDistress tolerance and DBT skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kfna54\" data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eTherapy homework and self-reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eThe Distress Cycle model helps people:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"34ygbm\" data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eRecognise emotional overwhelm earlier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tq006y\" data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eUnderstand the connection between thoughts, feelings, body sensations, and urges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"56v9ff\" data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eIdentify personal triggers and behavioural patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19qmy3j\" data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eReduce regrettable reactions and improve emotional control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q3fzxx\" data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eBuild insight into recurring emotional themes and biases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eSimple, practical, and easy to apply, this worksheet is suitable for both clinicians and individuals wanting to better understand their emotional responses and build more skilful coping strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1858\" 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\"\u003eDr Al Griskaitis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \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 for \u003ca data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1857\" 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":46058930241697,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/4167\/6449\/files\/DISTRESS-TheDistressCycleworksheet.png?v=1778229800","url":"https:\/\/store.thepsychcollective.com\/products\/the-distress-cycle","provider":"The Psych Collective Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}