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Crisis Survival

In intense crisis, no decisions. Calm first.

10 min Intermediate

Goal

Prevent destructive crisis decisions via distress-tolerance skills.

Steps

  1. 1
    When in crisis, stop.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
No catastrophic decision.

Evidence base

School: DBT

Founders: Marsha M. Linehan (1993)

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Crisis Survival" take?
This exercise takes about 10 minutes, practiced solo in a Behavioral format.
When will I notice the effect of "Crisis Survival"?
No catastrophic decision. In the short term: Survive crisis.
Is "Crisis Survival" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on DBT (Marsha M. Linehan (1993)). Linehan.
Is "Crisis Survival" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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