DBT Workbook for Teens

Being a teenager is hard, but it shouldn’t be this hard... right?Picture this for a moment...• Your teenager understands their emotions, and no longer lets them guide them through life unchecked• Your teenager has confidence in their ability to work towards and accomplish goals• Your teenager can effectively be in charge of their time and focus on creating a better future for themselves• Your teenager recognizes their harmful behavior and is able to move past even the most intense emotional episodes and destructive behaviors• Your teenager accepts themselves for who they areDBT is an evidence-based approach especially effective for adolescents who are experiencing:• Impulsive, unpredictable behavior• Lack of organizational ability• Emotional dysregulation causing mood swings• Trouble focusing on school or responsibilitiesWhile DBT is traditionally administered in therapeutic settings, the 'DBT Workbook for Teens' offers readers a rare chance to explore its benefits independently or alongside a therapist! Created by psychologist Marsha M. Linehan, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) works to retrain the developing brain.In this workbook you’ll find:✓ Strategies to build mental strength skills in four key areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness✓ Detailed and informative charts and illustrations that will help you learn DBT skills fast✓ Immersive mental exercises and activities that will improve executive functioning skills for decision making and achieving goals✓ Distress tolerance techniques that help calm hyperactive emotions, anxiety and reduce stress✓ Situation-specific mindfulness tips that will help you stay present and attentive✓ Tools for cultivating a strong mindset and boosting self-esteem so you can improve self-compassion✓ Exercises to strengthen interpersonal relationships and foster empathy for others✓ And much moreIn the 'DBT Workbook for Teens', DBT is broken down into an easy-to-digest format improved for younger readers and parents alike who want to fully take advantage of this effective therapy during a fundamental stage of life. For decades, this framework has helped patients unlock emotional resilience in a time where they need it most.