IMPROVE is an acronym for Imagery, Meaning, Prayer, Relaxation, One thing in the moment, Vacation, and Encouragement. As the term implies, the goal of the IMPROVE skill is to improve the moment by replacing the current painful event with a more positive act, which makes the moment more pleasant and bearable.
The IMPROVE The Moment DBT handout explains its acronym and suggests activities to help make a stressful situation more tolerable. Visualizing a relaxing place, finding a sense of…