A clear and effective approach to learning evidence-based DBT
skills--now in a fully revised and updated second edition.
Do you have trouble managing your emotions? First developed by Marsha M.
Linehan for treating borderline personality disorder, dialectical
behavior therapy (DBT) has proven effective as treatment for a range of
other mental health problems, and can greatly improve your ability to
handle distress without losing control and acting destructively.
However, to make use of these techniques, you need to build skills in
four key areas: distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotion regulation, and
interpersonal effectiveness.
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook, a collaborative
effort from three esteemed authors, offers evidence-based, step-by-step
exercises for learning these concepts and putting them to work for real
and lasting change. Start by working on the introductory exercises and,
after making progress, move on to the advanced-skills chapters. Whether
you're a mental health professional or a general reader, you'll benefit
from this clear and practical guide to better managing your emotions.
This fully revised and updated second edition also includes new chapters
on cognitive rehearsal, distress tolerance, and self-compassion. Once
you've completed the exercises in this book and are ready to move on to
the next level, check out the authors' new book, The New Happiness
Workbook.