Learn Skills
What choice do you want to make today?
We use five choices to build meaningful lives and reduce pain. Each choice is connected to a series of evidence-based coping skills and resources.
Wise Mind
Find your inner wisdom.
Pleasant Events
Do things that feel good.
PLEASES
Take care of your body to take care of your mind.
Self‑Soothing
Nurture yourself with physical comfort and pleasure.
Radical Acceptance
Acknowledge what’s true and let yourself grieve.
Emotions as Signals
Notice how emotions are helpful.
Self‑Encouragement
Cheerlead yourself.
FAST Skills
Increase your self‑respect within relationships.
Values
Know what you want and what you stand for.
GIVE Skills
Improve your relationships and ease conflict.
DEAR MAN Skills
Assert yourself and set limits.
Mindfulness of Current Emotion
Feel your emotions fully to reduce suffering.
Caring Messages
Connect with and help others with brief messages.
Distraction
Find things that distract you from pain.
Stop Drop and Roll
Protect yourself when you’re “on fire” emotionally or suicidal.
Pros and Cons
Choose wisely when facing impulsive urges or confusion.
Storytelling
Tell your story to understand yourself and connect with others.
Paced Breathing
Breathe slowly and deeply to regulate your nervous system.
Grounding Skills
Calm down and center yourself using physical sensations.
Get Rid of “Lethal Means”
Help your future self avoid suicidal urges.
Opposite Action
Reduce emotions that you don’t want to be feeling.
Cold Water
Calm down fast when you’re upset or stressed.
Safety Plan
Plan for the next time you feel suicidal or overwhelmed.