In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the STOP skill lives in the Distress Tolerance module — a set of tools designed to help us buy time in the moments we’re most likely to act impulsively or reactively, so we don't make things worse. It’s a skill for when your emotional temperature spikes and your thinking brain goes offline.

Frequently asked Dialectical Behavior Therapy Questions answered. Can DBT help with relationships? What about non-bpd? How do DBT therapists operate? And, what is a dialect??

Quick and easy read describing DBT and what to look for in providers