Press the Internal Pause Button With STOP
This module explains the STOP technique and walks you through it in a clear sequence. By moving through "Stop, Take a step back, Observe, Proceed," you practice pausing briefly before reacting, creating a moment to notice what's going on inside and around you.
Scientific Background
Distress tolerance skills from DBT are empirically supported strategies that enhance ability to withstand painful emotions without maladaptive behaviors (Linehan, 2015)