The Power of Pause: How the STOP Method can Transform your Reactions

Have you ever heard of DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)? If so, you may know about the STOP skill. STOP is an acronym for: stop, take a step back/take a breath, observe, proceed mindfully. The primary purpose of the STOP method is to handle crises more mindfully. Developed from mindfulness and meditation practices, this technique suggests an accessible way to ease depression and anxiety, improve emotional regulation and increase self-awareness.