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<speak> <emphasis level="strong">Distress tolerance, and learning how to be with our emotions- Part one</emphasis><break strength="x-strong"/> <break strength="x-strong"/> A key concept in practicing self-compassion is distress tolerance. It has to do with the ability to move towards our suffering and feel our emotions, even when it’s hard to do.<break strength="x-strong"/> This allows us to take care of ourselves, as opposed to avoiding our pain. A key compass that helps us practice distress tolerance is the following statement:<break strength="x-strong"/> <emphasis level="strong">Challenging but not overwhelming.</emphasis><break strength="x-strong"/> We are invited to engage with suffering in a “bite size” kind of way, to experience as much challenge as we can, and overcome it, but not become too overwhelmed by it. If we feel flooded, it’s time for a break. The goal is to find manageable ways to respond to yourself with care.<break strength="x-strong"/> <break strength="x-strong"/> <break strength="x-strong"/> <break strength="x-strong"/> </speak>