Matthew McKay

The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook Matthew McKay

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