318 •  DiSTreSS Tolerance Skill S
achieving important goals. Adaptive denial consists of convincing yourself that you 
actually don’t crave the addictive behavior (denial). The first half of this handout 
lists possible forms of alternate rebellion. The second half of the handout describes 
steps for adaptive denial. Use Distress Tolerance Worksheet 18: Practicing Alternate Rebellion and Adaptive Denial to track your practice of these skills.