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Crossword Puzzle: "Distress Tolerance"

#### Clues and Solutions:

#### Across:
1. 2. What skill can you use when you need to make yourself feel better?
- Solution: DISTRACTION
- Explanation: Distraction is a common skill used in distress tolerance to shift focus away from negative emotions or situations.

2. 4. What M is gained when you find a reason for something happening?
- Solution: MEANING
- Explanation: Finding meaning in difficult situations can help reduce distress by providing a sense of purpose or understanding.

3. 7. What is the skill that begins with T in wise mind accepts?
- Solution: TOLERANCE
- Explanation: Wise mind involves accepting reality, and tolerance is a key component of this acceptance.

4. 9. What do you need to hand when you are not wanting to use your skills?
- Solution: TIME
- Explanation: Sometimes, giving oneself time to process emotions or situations is necessary before using specific skills.

5. 10. You can make a situation easier to deal with when you use this skill.
- Solution: IMPROVEMENT
- Explanation: Improving a situation can involve problem-solving or taking action to change circumstances.

6. 12. When you are in a crisis and you need to change your chemistry, what skill can you use?
- Solution: SELF-SOOTHING
- Explanation: Self-soothing techniques (e.g., deep breathing, meditation) can help regulate emotions and calm the nervous system.

7. 13. What is the 'O' in wise mind accepts?
- Solution: OBSERVATION
- Explanation: Wise mind involves observing thoughts and feelings without judgment.

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#### Down:
1. 1. What sense in self soothe are you using when you listen to music?
- Solution: AUDITORY
- Explanation: Listening to music engages the auditory sense.

2. 3. What skill does the O in improve stand for?
- Solution: OPPOSITE ACTION
- Explanation: Opposite action is a DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) skill where one acts opposite to their urges to reduce distress.

3. 5. What skill are you using with positive self-talk?
- Solution: REFRAMING
- Explanation: Reframing involves changing negative thoughts into more positive or constructive ones.

4. 6. What is the C in wise mind accepts?
- Solution: CURIOUS
- Explanation: Wise mind involves approaching situations with curiosity and openness.

5. 8. The American word for a holiday.
- Solution: VACATION
- Explanation: A vacation is a period of leisure or rest, often associated with holidays.

6. 11. You can ask for strength or turn it over to a higher power when you use this skill.
- Solution: PRAYER
- Explanation: Prayer is a form of seeking support or strength, often involving turning over control to a higher power.

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Filling in the Grid:

Using the solutions provided, fill in the crossword grid accordingly. Here’s how the grid should look based on the clues:

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#### Final Answer:
The completed crossword puzzle uses the following words:
- Across: DISTRACTION, MEANING, TOLERANCE, TIME, IMPROVEMENT, SELF-SOOTHING, OBSERVATION
- Down: AUDITORY, OPPOSITE ACTION, REFRAMING, CURIOUS, VACATION, PRAYER

Final Answer Box:
\boxed{DISTRACTION, MEANING, TOLERANCE, TIME, IMPROVEMENT, SELF-SOOTHING, OBSERVATION, AUDITORY, OPPOSITE ACTION, REFRAMING, CURIOUS, VACATION, PRAYER}