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 are DBT 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 responsibilities While 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 more In 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.