Matthew McKay, Jeffrey C. Wood, Jeffrey Brantley
What’s inside
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook by Matthew McKay, Ph.D., Jeffrey C. Wood, Psy.D., and Jeffrey Brantley, MD, provides practical exercises for learning dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills. The book covers key concepts like mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It also offers strategies to manage and reduce life’s difficulties and to enhance one’s emotional and psychological well-being.
You’ll Learn
- Learning techniques to manage emotions effectively
- Understanding the principles of dialectical behavior therapy
- Improving interpersonal relationships through better communication
- Building resilience to better handle distressing situations
Key Points
- Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- The role of mindfulness in emotional stability
- Skills for improving interpersonal effectiveness
- Understanding and regulating emotions
- Developing distress tolerance
- Practical exercises for applying DBT skills
- Long-term emotional health management strategies
Who’s it For
- Psychology students
- Therapists
- People struggling with emotional instability
- Individuals interested in personal growth and emotional health
- Patients undergoing DBT
About the author
Matthew McKay, Ph.D., Jeffrey C. Wood, Psy.D., and Jeffrey Brantley, MD, are renowned psychologists and authors specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. They have brought the benefits of DBT to a broad audience through their practical and accessible workbooks.