| YOU ARE IN A CRISIS when the situation is: |
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| Highly stressful Short-term (that is, it won’t last a long time) Creates intense pressure to resolve the crisis now |
| USE CRISIS SURVIVAL SKILLS when: |
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| You have intense pain that cannot be helped quickly You want to act on your emotions, but it will only make things worse Emotion mind threatens to overwhelm you, and you need to stay skillful You are overwhelmed, yet demands must be met Arousal is extreme, but problems can’t be solved immediately |
| DON’T USE CRISIS SURVIVAL SKILLS for: |
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| Everyday problems Solving all your life problems Making your life worth living |