Mar 2, 2025 · In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the dive reflex is a powerful distress tolerance skill. When emotions become overwhelming, using temperature strategically can provide instant relief, …

Jun 30, 2021 · One quick maneuver involves activating the diving reflex. It's a basic distress-tolerance skill for those times we feel overwhelmed.

The next time that you experience an event so intense that you are completely overwhelmed to the point of not being able to think clearly or process information, activate the diving reflex.

May 15, 2025 · When you immerse your full face in cold water (or apply a cold pack or zip-lock bag of ice water to your eyes and upper cheeks while holding your breath), it signals to your brain that you …

Mar 16, 2022 · Scientists continued conducting further research and studies to better understand what happens during the diver’s reflex. Studies have shown us that the diver’s reflex occurs from signals …

Oct 21, 2024 · TIP the Temperature DBT Skill is a practical, easy-to-use technique that can offer quick relief in moments of extreme emotional distress. By leveraging the body’s natural dive reflex, you can …

Oct 18, 2024 · Learning how to trigger the mammalian dive reflex can help you slow down your heart rate and manage intense emotions.

Tipping the temperature down sends a message to our brains to slow everything down by activating the mammalian dive reflex. By engaging this reflex, a physiological response (e.g., reduced heart rate) …

Explanation and demonstration of the Dive Reflex, referred to in DBT as a TIPP skill for emotion regulation. This can be used for reducing your anxiety or extreme emotions quickly in a crisis...

Jun 24, 2023 · Get ready to dive into the wild world of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), where we’ll explore the concept of the dive reflex.