DBT Skills Training

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From the developer of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), this comprehensive resource offers essential tools for implementing DBT skills training. The revised and expanded teaching notes, handouts, and worksheets have been used by practitioners for over two decades and now reflect significant research and clinical advancements. The book includes complete instructions for orienting clients to DBT and teaching notes covering a full range of skills, including mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. While handouts and worksheets are not included in the book, purchasers can access a webpage to download and print all discussed materials. This edition features completely revised handouts and worksheets, with over 225 available online and in the companion volume. Each module has been expanded with additional skills and multiple alternative worksheets to customize treatment for individual clients. The reproducible teaching notes are more extensive, including numerous clinical examples, and curricula for running skills training groups tailored to specific populations, such as adolescents and clients with substance use issues. Linehan also provides a concise overview of how to use the book effectively. For additional resources, see the companion volume and other related works by Linehan.