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DBT With Sherlock Holmes: Volume I: A Self-Help Mystery Series That Teaches DBT Skills Through Story
Discover the healing power of DBT through the eyes of Dr. John Watson.
Guided by Sherlock Holmes, Watson confronts trauma, grief, and emotional chaos—not just with courage, but with skills. Each case is a mystery. Each mystery holds a lesson. Each lesson can help you heal.
What You'll Find
Five gripping Sherlock Holmes mysteriesDeep emotional healing through Watson’s CPTSD journeyDBT skills like mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulationWritten in Watson’s voice, styled like classic Conan DoylePerfect for readers who want therapy tools without feeling like they’re in therapyWhy This Book Matters
You’ve read the workbooks. You’ve tried the exercises. But sometimes, what you really need... is a story that speaks to your pain. DBT With Sherlock Holmes isn’t a textbook. It’s a lifeline disguised as fiction. Through mystery, heartbreak, and quiet revelation, Watson begins to learn what it means to feel again. And you will too.
This Book Is For You
You’ve struggled with CPTSD, PTSD, or emotional dysregulationYou’ve lost someone and feel stuck in grief or numbnessYou want to learn DBT skills but find workbooks cold or overwhelmingYou love Sherlock Holmes and want emotional depth in your storiesYou long for healing—but need a guide who understands painWhat Readers Are
“This book is a true masterpiece… a tender, courageous exploration of inner wounds and the quiet, persistent journey toward healing.”
—Jim
“Masterfully marries mental health principles with detective fiction… therapy feels like an investigation rather than clinical treatment.”
—Kia O
“A stunning blend of heart and intellect… offers solace and insight for anyone navigating inner struggles.”
—Ali
“I laughed, I cried, and most importantly—I saw myself in these characters.”
—William Dawes
“Each case unravels not just external puzzles but internal ones, offering profound insights for anyone navigating their own mental labyrinths.”
—Lukas
“The acrostic tools were memorable and powerful… a quirky, relatable way into the world of dialectical behavior therapy.”
—Amazon Reviewer
From the Journals of Dr. John H.
If this humble volume should find its way into the hands of one who suffers as I once did—lost, haunted, and uncertain if healing is even possible—then know you are not alone. The path I followed was neither simple nor straight, but it began with one small choice… to stop hiding from myself.
May these pages serve as both map and mirror, and may you find, as I did, that the mind can be trained and the heart can be softened—especially when guided by a most remarkable friend.
If no one has told you this your wounds do not make you weak. They make you worthy of compassion, understanding, and peace. You are not broken. You are becoming.
Let this book be your companion through the darkest fog.
Guided by Sherlock Holmes, Watson confronts trauma, grief, and emotional chaos—not just with courage, but with skills. Each case is a mystery. Each mystery holds a lesson. Each lesson can help you heal.
What You'll Find
Five gripping Sherlock Holmes mysteriesDeep emotional healing through Watson’s CPTSD journeyDBT skills like mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulationWritten in Watson’s voice, styled like classic Conan DoylePerfect for readers who want therapy tools without feeling like they’re in therapyWhy This Book Matters
You’ve read the workbooks. You’ve tried the exercises. But sometimes, what you really need... is a story that speaks to your pain. DBT With Sherlock Holmes isn’t a textbook. It’s a lifeline disguised as fiction. Through mystery, heartbreak, and quiet revelation, Watson begins to learn what it means to feel again. And you will too.
This Book Is For You
You’ve struggled with CPTSD, PTSD, or emotional dysregulationYou’ve lost someone and feel stuck in grief or numbnessYou want to learn DBT skills but find workbooks cold or overwhelmingYou love Sherlock Holmes and want emotional depth in your storiesYou long for healing—but need a guide who understands painWhat Readers Are
“This book is a true masterpiece… a tender, courageous exploration of inner wounds and the quiet, persistent journey toward healing.”
—Jim
“Masterfully marries mental health principles with detective fiction… therapy feels like an investigation rather than clinical treatment.”
—Kia O
“A stunning blend of heart and intellect… offers solace and insight for anyone navigating inner struggles.”
—Ali
“I laughed, I cried, and most importantly—I saw myself in these characters.”
—William Dawes
“Each case unravels not just external puzzles but internal ones, offering profound insights for anyone navigating their own mental labyrinths.”
—Lukas
“The acrostic tools were memorable and powerful… a quirky, relatable way into the world of dialectical behavior therapy.”
—Amazon Reviewer
From the Journals of Dr. John H.
If this humble volume should find its way into the hands of one who suffers as I once did—lost, haunted, and uncertain if healing is even possible—then know you are not alone. The path I followed was neither simple nor straight, but it began with one small choice… to stop hiding from myself.
May these pages serve as both map and mirror, and may you find, as I did, that the mind can be trained and the heart can be softened—especially when guided by a most remarkable friend.
If no one has told you this your wounds do not make you weak. They make you worthy of compassion, understanding, and peace. You are not broken. You are becoming.
Let this book be your companion through the darkest fog.
210 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 2, 2025
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July 30, 2025
Truly Memorable
I did not expect this book to stay with me the way it has. It feels true to the spirit of Conan Doyle, yet it dares to go much deeper. Dr. Watson’s struggles with grief and emotional scars are written with such honesty that I found myself stopping to reread certain lines. The author blends DBT skills into the story so seamlessly that you learn without feeling like you are being taught. Watson’s explanation of the ACCEPTS method was especially powerful. It felt less like a lesson and more like watching an old friend quietly figure out how to keep going. The illustrations are simply beautiful and add another layer of depth to the story.
This is not just another Holmes pastiche. It feels like a personal conversation across time, one that offers comfort, insight, and a surprising sense of hope. By the last page, I was not only entertained, but I felt lighter. If you care about Sherlock Holmes, or if you have ever needed a story that understands the weight of grief, this is one I would recommend without hesitation.
I did not expect this book to stay with me the way it has. It feels true to the spirit of Conan Doyle, yet it dares to go much deeper. Dr. Watson’s struggles with grief and emotional scars are written with such honesty that I found myself stopping to reread certain lines. The author blends DBT skills into the story so seamlessly that you learn without feeling like you are being taught. Watson’s explanation of the ACCEPTS method was especially powerful. It felt less like a lesson and more like watching an old friend quietly figure out how to keep going. The illustrations are simply beautiful and add another layer of depth to the story.
This is not just another Holmes pastiche. It feels like a personal conversation across time, one that offers comfort, insight, and a surprising sense of hope. By the last page, I was not only entertained, but I felt lighter. If you care about Sherlock Holmes, or if you have ever needed a story that understands the weight of grief, this is one I would recommend without hesitation.
June 4, 2025
A Healing Journey Through Mystery and Emotion
DBT with Sherlock Holmes is unlike anything I’ve read. Through Watson’s honest voice, we follow not just thrilling mysteries, but deep emotional battles, grief, trauma, and the struggle to feel again. Sherlock guides Watson with both logic and compassion, while teaching real DBT tools like mindfulness and emotion regulation. The stories feel like classic Holmes adventures, but carry powerful lessons that hit close to home. This book doesn’t feel like therapy, it feels like hope wrapped in fiction. If you're looking for a meaningful, story driven way to heal, this is it.
DBT with Sherlock Holmes is unlike anything I’ve read. Through Watson’s honest voice, we follow not just thrilling mysteries, but deep emotional battles, grief, trauma, and the struggle to feel again. Sherlock guides Watson with both logic and compassion, while teaching real DBT tools like mindfulness and emotion regulation. The stories feel like classic Holmes adventures, but carry powerful lessons that hit close to home. This book doesn’t feel like therapy, it feels like hope wrapped in fiction. If you're looking for a meaningful, story driven way to heal, this is it.
July 21, 2025
Creative way to learn about DBT
I’ve wanted to learn more about DBT or Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I thought this book would be an interesting and creative way to learn about it. The book is set up with introduction of a term or acronym, then it is displayed in a Sherlock Holmes story with an afterword from Dr. Watson about the idea to help reinforce. I thought it was a creative look at the subject.
I’ve wanted to learn more about DBT or Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I thought this book would be an interesting and creative way to learn about it. The book is set up with introduction of a term or acronym, then it is displayed in a Sherlock Holmes story with an afterword from Dr. Watson about the idea to help reinforce. I thought it was a creative look at the subject.
June 24, 2025
Wonderful Read
I appreciate the vision and creativity of this book. Using Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes to teach DBT skills is brilliant. The stories were very relatable and steered the lessons forward in an easily understandable and entertaining way. Nelson Grey’s book is a blueprint for healing and road map to a better life after experiencing tragedy.
I appreciate the vision and creativity of this book. Using Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes to teach DBT skills is brilliant. The stories were very relatable and steered the lessons forward in an easily understandable and entertaining way. Nelson Grey’s book is a blueprint for healing and road map to a better life after experiencing tragedy.
July 15, 2025
Love the concept
This book has a very unique concept that I thought might be a bit of gimmick but the tips are so helpful. It does an excellent job of being entertaining through the relatable story telling while making the lessons easy to understand.
This book has a very unique concept that I thought might be a bit of gimmick but the tips are so helpful. It does an excellent job of being entertaining through the relatable story telling while making the lessons easy to understand.
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