The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook: Practical DBT Exercises for Learning Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance

The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook (2nd Edition)

A clear, practical guide to mastering evidence-based DBT skills—now fully revised and updated.

Originally developed by Marsha M. Linehan to treat borderline personality disorder, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has proven highly effective for managing a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. This workbook provides step-by-step exercises to help you build essential skills in:

• Distress Tolerance
• Mindfulness
• Emotion Regulation
• Interpersonal Effectiveness

Written by three leading experts, The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook offers an accessible, evidence-based approach to emotional healing and personal growth. Each chapter includes guided exercises to help you manage distress, improve relationships, and build lasting emotional resilience.

New in this Second Edition:

• Expanded sections on cognitive rehearsal and distress tolerance
• Practical guidance on developing self-compassion
• Refined step-by-step exercises for deeper application

Whether you’re a mental health professional or an individual seeking to improve emotional balance, this workbook offers a proven path toward self-awareness, calm, and confidence.

Continue your journey with the authors’ companion title, The New Happiness Workbook.