IMPROVE: The IMPROVE acronym is a group of skills that can help calm ourselves (or a student, child, client, or customer) when we are feeling very upset. Learn IMPORVE skills to walk through the following:
Imagery – imagine a calming mental image
Meaning – find purpose in what is being felt
Prayer – take a moment to pray or chant a mantra
Relaxation – use relaxation techniques
One thing at a time – focus on what is in the present moment
Vacation – take a break (even 5 minutes can help you respond better to a situation)
Encouragement – be your own cheerleader
 
Part of our Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) sticker series, this 3" x 1.5" durable vinyl sticker can be put anywhere as a reminder to practice the key DBT distress tolerance skill
 
IMPROVE: a creative toolkit for managing distress with Imagery, Meaning, Prayer, Relaxation, One thing in the moment, Vacation, and Encouragement. 
 
Illustrated by a licensed therapist, this stickers is part of a series designed to make mental health concepts more visual, approachable, and memorable- whether you're in session, studying DBT, or just want to support your own emotional regulation.
 
Printed on high-quality, weatherproof vinyl, it’s perfect for water bottles, laptops, planners, or therapy office decor.
 
Learn More: Read more about DBT Skills and Concepts.
 
Mental Health Stickers: My series of mental health stickers is designed to help practitioners and mental health enthusiasts share psychological concepts in a fun and engaging way.