ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the experience of distressing thoughts and memories that tend to pop into individuals’ heads. These automatic thoughts can cause responses ranging from physiological arousal to distress. Many individuals struggle to disrupt these thoughts. As such, the concept of healthy compartmentalization is explained. In addition, the chapter introduces the ACCEPTS skill set to distract oneself from distressing situations and potentially harmful behaviors. Other skills to assist clients in these situations are also discussed.
