About the Book
An essential guide to all the core skills of DBT-now fully revised and updated
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by emotions like sadness, anger, and shame? Do you experience extreme mood changes that get in the way of work, relationships, or living a fulfilling life? Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is powerful, proven-effective, and can help you develop the skills you need to find lasting emotional balance.
Now fully revised and updated, The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook has helped more than half a million readers access the core skills of DBT: distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. You'll discover step-by-step exercises for managing your emotions without losing control, engaging in destructive behavior, or lashing out at others. You'll also find new chapters on self-compassion and cognitive rehearsal-the act of mentally preparing yourself for situations that trigger your emotions. Whether you're seeking emotional balance for yourself, or you're a mental health professional looking for client resources, this clear and practical guide has everything you need-all in one place.
"Easy to read and easy to use-with new techniques focusing on increasing compassion toward the self and others, and novel strategies
for dealing with intense emotions."
-Thomas R. Lynch, PhD, author of Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy
"A welcome resource for DBT therapists, clients, and anyone looking
to enhance their use of effective psychological skills."
-Britt Rathbone, MSSW, LCSW-C, coauthor of
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for At-Risk Adolescents
About the Author :
Matthew McKay, PhD, is a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. He has authored and coauthored numerous books, including The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook, The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook, Self-Esteem, Thoughts and Feelings, When Anger Hurts, and ACT on Life Not on Anger. McKay received his PhD in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, and specializes in the cognitive behavioral treatment of anxiety and depression.
Review :
"As a fellow dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) consumer, DBT therapist, and DBT author, I am always on the lookout for simple, practical, and effective ways of making DBT skills usable, accessible, and applicable to the average reader. In this book, you will find just that!"
-Kirby Reutter, PhD, bilingual clinical psychologist with the Department of Homeland Security, and author of The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for PTSD
"Knowing how to effectively regulate emotions is not something we are born with. This updated manual provides a road map . . . for enhancing emotional well-being. It is easy to read and easy to use-with new techniques focusing on increasing compassion towards the self and others, and novel strategies for dealing with intense emotions. Highly recommended for anyone struggling with regulating emotions or interested in improving their emotional intelligence."
-Thomas R. Lynch, PhD, FBPsS, emeritus professor in the school of psychology at University of Southampton, United Kingdom; and author of Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy and The Skills Training Manual for Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy
"The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook update . . . is remarkable in the attention it gives to explaining DBT skills, and in providing directions about how to practice and use the skills that are easy to follow. [The authors] have connected the skills in a way that makes sense, and that makes them understandable and eminently useful. This workbook, with its examples and exercises, provides many opportunities for anyone who has intense emotions to practice skills that will enhance their ability to manage their lives more effectively."
-Pat Harvey, LCSW-C, DBT parent coach, trainer, and consultant; and coauthor of Parenting a Child Who Has Intense Emotions, Dialectical Behavior Therapy for At-Risk Adolescents, and Parenting a Teen Who Has Intense Emotions
"McKay and colleagues have revolutionized DBT by replacing traditional skills training with this quintessential compendium of state-of-the-art strategies for effective coping and valued living. The authors have brilliantly distilled decades of research into refreshingly clear constructs that help individuals understand and overcome suffering, and improve their cognitive, behavioral, and socio-emotional functioning. Relatable examples and user-friendly worksheets facilitate readers' learning and their ability to utilize skills across a broad range of everyday problems. Whether you are a consumer seeking expert help, or a clinician wanting to improve your ability to better serve clients, this is a must-have resource for any library."
-Rochelle I. Frank, PhD, assistant clinical professor in the department of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley; adjunct professor at The Wright Institute; and coauthor of The Transdiagnostic Road Map to Case Formulation and Treatment Planning
"The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook . . . is a welcome resource for DBT therapists, clients, and anyone looking to enhance their use of effective psychological skills. The authors . . . include useful mediation scripts as well as clear guidelines for their use. The workbook is clearly written, and includes new distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness skills, multiple worksheets, and an excellent description of the importance of implementing exposure with step-by-step instructions for using this powerful tool effectively. The workbook is a 'must-have' and will improve the quality of life of anyone who implements its suggestions."
-Britt Rathbone, MSSW, LCSW-C, coauthor of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for At-Risk Adolescents, What Works with Teens, and Parenting a Teen Who Has Intense Emotions
