The Expanded Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training Manual: DBT for Self-Help, Individual, and Group Treatment Settings

by Lane Pederson, Cortney Pederson

This second edition is the most comprehensive and readable DBT manual available with more skills than any other DBT book on the market.

Beyond updates to the classic skills modules, clients and therapists will be enriched by added modules that include Dialectics, Cognitive Modification, Problem-Solving, and Building Routines as well as all-new, much-needed modules on addictions and social media.

Designed for DBT therapists, eclectic and integrative therapists, and as a self-help guide for people interested in learning DBT skills, the straightforward explanations and useful worksheets contained within make DBT skills learning and practice accessible and practical for both skills groups and individual users.

Genres: Psychology, Mental Health, Self Help, Counselling, Education, Nonfiction, Reference

278 pages, Spiral-bound

First published December 1, 2011

Reviews

[Taury]

Very informative. Easy to understand.

[Liam · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is definitely to go to resource for anyone who wants a readable, accessible manual that explains the different areas and skills of DBT, in a language that people can actually understand. This is in contrast to the Linehan skills training manual which personally I found to be bloated and overintellectualizing a fairly straightforward skillset. I also appreciated the disclaimer in the intro which rightly points out that DBT can be applied effectively in a variety of settings, and does not have to be a long term therapy with group sessions, out of hours phone calls and all the other elements of 'true' DBT. Any individual who is their own worst enemy will benefit from this approach.

[Candice · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had put off reading this one because it looked so intimidating but I shouldn’t have judged a book by its cover. This was excellent. I’m assuming I’m reviewing the second edition here. At times the acronyms became almost Buseyisms but overall they were useful. And I like the shots fired at Marsha Linehan!

[degelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful, but without a therapist or the group therapy you're only going to get so far. Still, I would recommend it to people who need something to help them journal and integrate whatever DBT skills they're working on.

[Javaladybuggmail.com · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very helpful book but it's extremely clinical. If you're looking for help as someone who needs the therapy it's almost useless to you it provides all the paperwork but nothing really as far as the treatment

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy to understand descriptions of the principles. Helpful worksheets. Too many acronyms to remember.

[MaryKate Alsvig · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clear and concise, worth the read for counselors or those who want to better understand DBT. Pretty beginner level, not for those already familiar with the groundwork of DBT.

[Evil Secret Ninja · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Lane Pederson's worksheet and skills manual. this was great

[Angela Hull]

This is a really good book if your dealing with some mental health problems

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pneumatic devices to help you remember to be mindful, such as:MIDDLE C's
Mindfulness of black and white
Identify shades of gray in thoughts and behaviors and relationships
Dont get stuck
Do allow shifts
Live a life with options
Extremes rarely work
C Bring Context to Conflict to Create Change
C, isnt that easy?!?!?
Tips like noticing 10 details of whats around you to center yourself .
Tolerate anxiety inorder to get through it, learn to tolerate it and reframe it.
Useful book but would love to see a master in action.
I liked this and i will read MORE ON THIS TOPIC.