Healing with Trauma-Focused DBT: A Trauma Survivor’s Guide to Manage Intense Emotions and Reclaim Your Life with Polyvagal Theory and Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Who knew a book about treating trauma could be so enjoyable? This hope-filled and readable book with relatable examples and humor will be appreciated by clinicians, persons who experience trauma, and anyone who encounters life’s difficulties. It is full of ways to reverse the neurobiological results of trauma and live a full life. I will be recommending this outstanding book to my colleagues and patients on a regular basis.
Kirby Reutter simplifies complex neuropsychological terms and theory so that anyone can understand. His reader-friendly voice uses relatable metaphors that empower learning and amplify healing. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to know how to regulate a dysregulated nervous system, especially given the overwhelm in today’s world. Add this book to your self-help library. It’s a necessity for practitioners and self-healers alike!
Healing with Trauma-Focused DBT blends clinical wisdom with real-world practicality. Kirby Reutter offers relatable analogies, hands-on exercises, and personal examples that bring dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to life. His authentic voice and deep expertise make this book both engaging and effective. Whether used alone or with a therapist, it’s a powerful resource for trauma survivors and clinicians alike, offering tools to manage emotions and support lasting healing.