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Dialectical Behavior Therapy Workbook Practical Dbt Exercises for Learning Mindfulness Interpersonal Effectiveness Emotion Regulation And Distress Tolerance Author: Jeffrey Brantley, Jeffrey C. Wood, Matthew McKay A Clear and Effective Approach to Learning DBT Skills First developed for treating borderline personality disorder, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) has proven effective as treatment for a range of other mental health problems, especially for those characterized by overwhelming emotions. Research shows that DBT can improve your ability to...  more » handle distress without losing control and acting destructively. In order to make use of these techniques, you need to build skills in four key areas--distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. This book, a collaborative effort from three esteemed authors, offers straightforward, 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 are a professional or a general reader, whether you use this book to support work done in therapy or as the basis for self-help, you'll benefit from this clear and practical guide to better managing your emotions. The individual struggling with overwhelming emotions and DBT therapists will benefit significantly from this workbook. McKay, Wood and Brantley have expanded and translated DBT Skills, making Linehan's iconic work on emotional skill building even more accessible and easy to apply to everyday life. --Kate Northcott, MA, MFT, is a DBT therapist in private practice with Mindfulness Therapy Associates and is director of New Perspectives Center for Counseling, a non-profit counseling center, in San Francisco, CA  « less Post This Book Login | Register ISBN-13: 9781572245136 ISBN-10: 1572245131 Publication Date: 7/2007 Pages: 200 Rating: Currently 4.5/5 Stars.  1 4.5 stars, based on 1 rating Publisher: New Harbinger Publications Book Type: Paperback Members Wishing: 93 Reviews: Amazon | Write a Review

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