The STOP skill is a valuable component of DBT’s distress tolerance toolkit. STOP stands for Stop, Take a step back, Observe, and Proceed mindfully. Whenever you feel engulfed by emotions, this skill enables you to pause, mentally regroup, and regain control before making decisions or taking actions.

The STOP skill is an acronym for Stop, Take a step back, Observe, and Proceed mindfully. The STOP skill helps individuals create a mental pause, allowing them to assess the situation objectively and choose a more effective course of action.

The STOP skill is an acronym that stands for: Stop Take a step back Observe Proceed mindfully These four steps provide a practical framework for managing difficult situations and preventing impulsive reactions.

The STOP skill in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a crisis survival technique used to manage distress and potentially harmful situations.

The STOP skill in DBT is one of the crisis survival skills (along with TIP skills, IMPROVE the Moment, and others). Use it when your emotions are threatening to get the best of you and you’re tempted to take unhelpful actions. The STOP skill can also be thought of as an “emergency mindfulness” skill to use when emotions are high.