Publisher's Synopsis
Specially crafted with a warm, heartfelt, and friendly tone, this practical book explores the proven benefits of Dialectal Behavior Therapy, along with how we can best equip today's young people with the emotional tools they need to achieve balance, stability, and wellness in their lives. Drawing on a powerful mix of psychological insights, user-friendly advice, and fun worksheets to help young readers on their journey to a happier life, the DBT Workbook for Teens seeks to dispel the mysteries around DBT and provide parents and teens alike with an invaluable tool for personal and emotional growth.
The workbook is divided into four sections:
- Mindfulness skills help you to focus on the present moment and accept your thoughts and feelings without judgment.
- Interpersonal effectiveness skills help you to communicate your needs and wants in a clear and assertive way.
- Emotion regulation skills help you to manage your emotions in a healthy way.
- Distress tolerance skills help you to cope with difficult emotions and situations without resorting to destructive behaviors.
The aim of this workbook is to teach young people different ways to cope with stress, whether it be through calming their minds, regulating their emotions, or learning how to express their thoughts and feelings effectively. After going through these DBT skills and exercises, teens will walk away feeling more equipped to handle the pressures of school, home life, and friendships.
