DBT Distress Tolerance Tools

DBT Distress Tolerance Tools

Learn to not Self Sabotage

6 ratings
7 reviews
#192 in paid Health & Fitness
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$5.99

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Released
January 21, 2015
Updated
May 6, 2021

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Learn DBT distress tolerance skills to manage intense emotions without worsening situations. This app provides an overview of DBT, details seven key skills, and offers interactive tools like a suicide prevention hotline, temperature adjustment, and personalized distress-relief activities.

✓DBT overview
✓7 Distress Tolerance Skills
✓Interactive Tools
✓Suicide Prevention Hotline access
✓Temperature adjustment tool
✓Personalized distress activities
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What's New in DBT Distress Tolerance Tools

3.8

May 6, 2021

v3.8 • Added a new free tool: Chain Behavior Analysis. Therapists can view/comment on their clients progress online as well. • Fixed some of the image selection code • Updated some third party tools

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User reviews

Awesome app to learn skills for communciation and the Chain Analysis Tool is AWESOME

I have owned this app for a lomg time. It is an incredibly thorough and useful tool for learning DBT skills and tracking. I primarily use the Quiz and Simple Diary Card, but have also used some of the tools in each of the modules. I review them from time to time, and the quiz is a great short cut to thinking about each of the skills. Videos are available on almost every topic. I also just discovered the Chain Analysis tool. AWESOME!
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Beware, this app is a SCAM!

This app is a scam. Just a few lines copied from the Internet. Minute letters, awful presentation.... No real tool or tracking!! Completely useless!

This app is a BIG SCAM!! , and it had to be made with fraudulent intentions!! Unbelievable!! The ONLY purpose of this App is to get $$$ from App Store customers!!

I can't believe I paid $22.99 for this bundle. Even if it was free, still garbage! I only hope nobody else falls for this!
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Not as useful as it could be

This looks great, but is not formatted to an iPhone.

Response from developer

Hi MacFabulous! Sorry for the late reply (is 3 years too late?). Apple didn’t let developers reply for such a long time, but now that I can, I thought I’d respond. I’ve been working on rewriting this and all my DBT apps for the last year from scratch in my spare time. I’ve added a lot of new content and features. And... I’ve focused on improving the formatting for iPhone. No, it won’t look professional like Facebook, as I’m just a solo developer doing this in his free time (my job had nothing to do with programming). But it should work better for you. Yes, it’s been 3 years, and you may care less about DBT... but if the topic still interests you, give the update a try in a few weeks :) Oh, and thank you for spending time writing a review. I know most people don’t care to write reviews, especially if the developer doesn’t make changes. I appreciate the response :)

Did not work

None of the buttons worked. All I got when I clicked a button was a "Back" button.

Response from developer

Hi Swxdfyl! It’s been 3 years since you wrote this review, and there’s a good chance you have no interest in DBT anymore. But I thought I’d let you know that there will be a new version of this app coming out soon rewritten from scratch. So whatever the issue was 3 years ago, it won’t be there anymore. And I’m sorry about not fixing anything earlier. Apple didn’t let developers respond or contact people who wrote reviews until a few months ago. And since your review wasn’t specific enough, I didn’t know where to look for the issue or help debug the issue, as the app continued to work as expected on my phone and iPad at home. Anyways, if you are still into DBT or want to just test this app out (as you paid for it), the update will be available within a few weeks. I’m just working out the kinks at the moment. And of course, the update doesn’t cost anything. Feel free to respond via email: kjellapps@gmail.com, or on the review form, or just ignore :) Hopefully if you do still enjoy DBT, you will get something positive out of this app.

Love what works

I love this app and have the bundle. This is the only one that freezes after one option. Please fix.

Response from developer

Hi Nwaas, I’m sure you don’t use this app anymore as your review was from 3 years ago. But I thought I’d respond anyways just in case you’re still practicing DBT. I’m not fixing the button you had an issue with... but wait, before you wonder why, let me just say that I’ve rewritten this and all of my DBT apps from scratch. Yes - I am abandoning the old app entirely including that nasty button :) Come check it out in a few weeks. A lot of the content is still the same, but I’ve added a lot more including statistics, descriptions of each skill, and even new tools. Since it’ll be the first working version of this rebuilt app, there may be another button or two that don’t work as expected, but that’s all good as one of the new things I’ve added as the ability to quickly make changes and upload a new version to Apple. So instead of it taking 1-4 hours to upload a new version with even something as simple as a typo fix, it’ll take 15 seconds of typing, and 10 minutes of sipping coffee as I let my computer do the work. :) Thanks again for the review, and if this reply is irrelevant, just ignore :)

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FAQ

What is DBT Distress Tolerance Tools?

DBT Distress Tolerance Tools is an application designed to teach users the principles and practical application of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) distress tolerance skills. It aims to help users navigate intense emotional moments without making their situations worse.

What are the main DBT skills taught in the app?

The app covers seven core DBT Distress Tolerance skills: TIP, Pros & Cons, Distract/Soothe/Improve, Radical Acceptance, Willingness, Mindfulness of Current Thoughts, and Half-Smiling.

Does DBT Distress Tolerance Tools offer support for suicidal thoughts?

Yes, the app includes an interactive Suicide Prevention Hotline tool. This feature allows users to quickly connect with a real person during moments of high distress, or if they are concerned about someone else.

How does the 'Fix My Temperature' tool work?

The 'Fix My Temperature' tool helps users understand the impact of body temperature on their emotions and thoughts. It guides users to identify temperature settings that might trigger distress and how to remedy them.

What is the price of DBT Distress Tolerance Tools?

DBT Distress Tolerance Tools is a paid application, priced at $5.99. This is a one-time purchase for access to all its features.

What devices is DBT Distress Tolerance Tools available on?

The app is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users looking for mental health support tools.

How often is DBT Distress Tolerance Tools updated?

The app was last updated on May 6, 2021, with version 3.8. While not updated frequently, it provides a stable set of core DBT distress tolerance skills and tools.

What is the user sentiment for DBT Distress Tolerance Tools?

Based on available data, the app has a rating of 3.0 stars from 6 ratings. This suggests a mixed user reception, with some finding it helpful and others potentially having areas for improvement.