Mindfulness Exercises for DBT Therapists

Mindfulness Exercises for DBT Therapists

Author: Karyn Hall

Publisher:

Published: 2013-07-25

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13: 9781496037381

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If you lead a DBT Skills Group, this compilation of mindfulness exercises, organized by the most relevant skill, can help you decide what mindfulness exercise to lead. The exercises were shared by DBT therapists across the country. This book was originally published for Kindle and remains available for that format as well.


The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook

The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook

Author: Matthew McKAY

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2010-04-15

Total Pages: 458

ISBN-13: 1458768619

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By a distinguished team of authors, this workbook offers readers unprecedented access to the core skills of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), formerly available only through complicated professional books and a small handful of topical workbooks. These straightforward, step-by-step exercises will bring DBT core skills to thousands who need it.


Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills, 101 Mindfulness Exercises and Other Fun Activities for Children and Adolescents

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills, 101 Mindfulness Exercises and Other Fun Activities for Children and Adolescents

Author: Kimberly Christensen

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9781434368256

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Looking for fun new ways to learn Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) or mindfulness? Would you like to increase your therapy or skills group participation? Or maybe you just want to improve your approach to teaching or learning new coping and social skills that can improve your relationships, emotion regulation, mindfulness, and distress tolerance? If you or someone you know needs that extra boost to get involved in learning new ways to experience healthy emotions and relationships, then this fun workbook can supplement your individual and group DBT skills training experience! This learning supplement has given everyone a new way to look at the DBT skills that have proven helpful for countless individuals struggling with unstable emotions, relationships, and other problematic or stressful behaviors. Learning doesn't have to be hard. In fact, this book shows you how learning new coping skills can be a lot of fun!


Mindfulness for Borderline Personality Disorder

Mindfulness for Borderline Personality Disorder

Author: Blaise Aguirre

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2013-05-01

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1608825671

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If you are like many others living with borderline personality disorder (BPD), you know what it’s like to be overwhelmed by intense and fluctuating emotions; to have difficulty with relationships; and to constantly struggle with troubling thoughts and behaviors. BPD can be especially difficult to treat, though there are ways to gain control over your symptoms and live a happier, healthier life. Expanding on the core skill of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Mindfulness for Borderline Personality Disorder will help you target and successfully manage many of the familiar symptoms of BPD. Inside, you will learn the basics of mindfulness through specific exercises, and will gain powerful insight through real-life stories from people who have BPD. If you are ready to take that first step on the path toward wellness, this book will be your guide.


DBT Teams

DBT Teams

Author: Jennifer H. R. Sayrs

Publisher: Guilford Publications

Published: 2019-07-26

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1462539815

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The treatment team is an essential component of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). This much-needed resource from Jennifer H. R. Sayrs and DBT originator Marsha M. Linehan explains how DBT teams work, ways in which they differ from traditional consultation teams, and how to establish an effective team culture. The book addresses the role of the DBT team leader; the structure of meetings; the use of DBT strategies within teams; identifying and resolving common team problems; and important functions before, during, and after suicide crises. User-friendly features include end-of-chapter exercises and reproducible handouts and forms. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.


The Expanded Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training Manual

The Expanded Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training Manual

Author: Lane Pederson

Publisher: PESI Publishing & Media

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1936128128

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In addition to fresh updates on the classic modules of Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness, this manual expands skills training into the areas of Dialectics, Shifting Thoughts, Building Routines, Problem- Solving, and Boundaries. Straight-forward explanations and useful worksheets make the skills accessible to clients. Practical guidance on clinical policies with program forms help therapists create save and structured treatment environments. Easy to read and highly practical, this definitive manual is an invaluable resource for clients and therapists across theoretical orientations.


The Mindfulness Solution for Intense Emotions

The Mindfulness Solution for Intense Emotions

Author: Cedar R. Koons

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2016-04-01

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 1626253021

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The Mindfulness Solution for Intense Emotions offers breakthrough, new mindfulness skills and exercises drawn from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help you move past harmful emotions. If you suffer from intense emotions, you are not alone. Millions of Americans are diagnosed with emotion regulation disorders, such as borderline personality disorder (BPD) and other comorbid conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and severe depression. Developed by Marsha Linehan, DBT is a clinically proven, evidence-based treatment for intense emotions that can help you start feeling better right away. This is the first consumer-friendly book to offer Linehan’s new mindfulness skills to help you take control of your emotions, once and for all. In this book, you’ll learn seven powerful skills that highlight the unique connection between mindfulness and emotion regulation. Each skill is designed to help you find focus in the present moment, reduce impulsive behavior, and increase a sense of connection to your true self, even during times of extreme stress or difficulty. You can feel calmer, more grounded, and centered. If you’re ready, the mindfulness practices in this book will help you move away from a chaotic, emotion-driven life and cultivate a focused, intentional one.


The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook

The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook

Author: Matthew McKay

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2019-10-01

Total Pages: 405

ISBN-13: 1684034604

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A clear and effective approach to learning evidence-based DBT skills—now in a fully revised and updated second edition. Do you have trouble managing your emotions? First developed by Marsha M. Linehan for treating borderline personality disorder, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) has proven effective as treatment for a range of other mental health problems, and can greatly improve your ability to handle distress without losing control and acting destructively. However, to make use of these techniques, you need to build skills in four key areas: distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook, a collaborative effort from three esteemed authors, offers evidence-based, step-by-step exercises for learning these concepts and putting them to work for real and lasting change. Start by working on the introductory exercises and, after making progress, move on to the advanced-skills chapters. Whether you’re a mental health professional or a general reader, you'll benefit from this clear and practical guide to better managing your emotions. This fully revised and updated second edition also includes new chapters on cognitive rehearsal, distress tolerance, and self-compassion. Once you’ve completed the exercises in this book and are ready to move on to the next level, check out the authors’ new book, The New Happiness Workbook.


DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets

DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets

Author: Marsha M. Linehan

Publisher: Guilford Publications

Published: 2014-10-28

Total Pages: 446

ISBN-13: 1462517838

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Featuring more than 225 user-friendly handouts and worksheets, this is an essential resource for clients learning dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills, and those who treat them. All of the handouts and worksheets discussed in Marsha M. Linehan's DBT Skills Training Manual, Second Edition, are provided, together with brief introductions to each module written expressly for clients. Originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder, DBT has been demonstrated effective in treatment of a wide range of psychological and emotional problems. No single skills training program will include all of the handouts and worksheets in this book; clients get quick, easy access to the tools recommended to meet their particular needs. The 8 1/2" x 11" format and spiral binding facilitate photocopying. Purchasers also get access to a webpage where they can download and print additional copies of the handouts and worksheets. Mental health professionals, see also the author's DBT Skills Training Manual, Second Edition, which provides complete instructions for teaching the skills. Also available: Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder, the authoritative presentation of DBT, and Linehan's instructive skills training DVDs for clients--Crisis Survival Skills: Part One and This One Moment.


Mindfulness for Teen Anger

Mindfulness for Teen Anger

Author: Mark C. Purcell

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2014-04-01

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 1608829189

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Do you ever feel so frustrated with school, friends, parents, and life in general that you lose control of your emotions and lash out? You shouldn’t feel ashamed. Being a teen in today’s world is hard, but it’s even harder when you’re unable to keep your cool in stressful situations. Fortunately, there are things you can do to make positive changes in your life. Using proven effective mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Mindfulness for Teen Anger will teach you the difference between healthy and unhealthy forms of anger. Inside, you’ll learn how to make better choices, how to stop overreacting, find emotional balance, and be more aware of your thoughts and feelings in the moment. You’ll also learn skills for building positive relationships with peers, friends, and family. As a teen, the relationship skills you learn now can help you thrive in the future. With a little help, and by cultivating compassion and understanding for yourself and others, you will be able to transform your fear and anger into confidence and kindness.