Learn to manage intense emotions with practical DBT skills
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is one of the most effective, evidence-based approaches for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and building the life you want. DBT For Dummies, 2nd Edition walks you through the four core DBT skill sets in plain, accessible language. Written by Gillian Galen, PsyD, an instructor of psychology at Harvard Medical School who specializes in DBT, this warm guide meets you wherever you are on your journey.
You'll explore mindfulness practices, distress tolerance techniques, emotion regulation strategies, and interpersonal effectiveness skills -- all explained without clinical jargon. Plus, understand how telehealth and digital tools can assist people using DBT. This guide is a supportive resource you can return to again and again.
Inside:

• Discover the foundational assumptions that shape how both clients and therapists show up in DBT treatment sessions
• Learn to practice mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills at your own comfortable pace
• Explore how telehealth platforms and DBT-focused apps can actively support your skill-building practice between therapy sessions
• Find practical guidance designed for family members and caregivers who are supporting a loved one through their DBT journey
• Build real skills you can put to work right away to navigate emotions and strengthen your key relationships

Whether you're starting a DBT program, supporting someone you care about, or a clinician looking for a practical refresher, this Dummies guide has you covered. You'll find clear, supportive guidance that puts emotional regulation skills within reach.