{"product_id":"dbt-for-dummies-isbn-9781119730125","title":"DBT For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeep calm, be skillful—and take control!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is one of the most popular—and most effective—treatments for mental health conditions that result from out-of-control emotions. Combining elements of Cognitive Behavior Therapy with Eastern mindfulness practice, DBT was initially used as a powerful treatment to address the suffering associated with borderline personality disorder. It has since proven to have positive effects on many other mental health conditions and is frequently found in non-clinical settings, such as schools. Whether you struggle with depression, anger, phobias, disordered eating, or want to have a better understanding of emotions and how to focus and calm your mind, DBT practice serves the needs of those facing anything from regular life challenges to severe psychological distress.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten in a no-jargon, friendly style by two of Harvard Medical School's finest, \u003ci\u003eDBT For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e shows how DBT can teach new ways not just to reverse, but to actively take control of self-destructive behaviors and negative thought patterns, allowing you to transform a life of struggle into one full of promise and meaning. Used properly and persistently, the skills and strategies in this book will change your life: when you can better regulate emotions, interact effectively with people, deal with stressful situations, and use mindfulness on a daily basis, it's easier to appreciate what's good in yourself and the world, and then act accordingly. In reading this book, you will:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand DBT theory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn more adaptive ways to control your emotions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove the quality of your relationships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeal better with uncertainty\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eMany of life's problems are not insurmountable even if they appear to be. Life can get better, if you are willing to live it differently. Get \u003ci\u003eDBT For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and discover the proven methods that will let you take back control—and build a brighter, more capable, and promising future!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: The Nuts and Bolts of DBT \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Entering the World of DBT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the Main Pillars of DBT 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting an Overview of DBT’s Treatment Modes and Functions 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe four modes of therapy 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe five functions of treatment 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on the DBT Theoretical Framework 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out the DBT Stages of Treatment 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveying DBT Skills 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalking through the Mechanics of DBT 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating Specific Conditions with DBT 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Understanding Dialectical Behavior Therapy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning with the Biosocial Theory 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of dysregulation 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe invalidating environment 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on the Functions and Goals of a Comprehensive Treatment 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotivating the patient and the therapist 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching the patient new coping mechanisms 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncorporating new skills into the patient’s daily life 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupporting the therapist 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructuring the patient’s environment 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out Modes of Treatment 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkills training 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndividual therapy 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhone\/skills coaching 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA therapist consultation team 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncorporating Dialectics 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSearching for multiple truths in any situation 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving from contradiction to synthesis 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Accepting Multiple Points of View\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestioning Your First Reaction 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealizing your first reaction may be exaggerated 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatching your reaction to what is in front of you 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHolding off on taking action 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding Your Perception 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering your therapist’s point of view 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing to an agreement 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving forward with a purpose 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Yourself with Friendly Eyes 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Moving from Impulsive to Spontaneous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishing Impulsivity and Spontaneity 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving Beyond Your First Reaction 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a breath 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding your emotional balance 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening Up 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing different perspectives 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWidening your range of emotions 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking free of rigid choices 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransforming Negatives into Positives 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting new thinking patterns 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwitching self-destructive behaviors to healthy ones 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreasing your trust in your responses 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Gaining Understanding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Understanding Your Emotions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing How You’re Feeling 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishing between primary and secondary emotions 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying attention to what you feel 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfronting Disproportionate Reactions 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealizing that your reaction may be overblown 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting from recognition to regulation 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying and Handling Problem Areas 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at what causes you distress 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring out coping solutions 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Understanding Your Behaviors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Aware of How Your Emotions Manifest in Action 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying and Handling Emotional Triggers 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLimiting their disruption 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing their power 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTying Specific Behaviors to Specific Reactions 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding physical responses and conscious feelings 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing new pathways 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Understanding How You Think\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping into Your Self-Talk 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing mindfulness of current thought 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing cognitive reappraisal 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking the facts 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Your Reactions 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing what you feel about your feelings .81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing your assumptions 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccounting for your self-judgments 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Understanding Your Relationships\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Relationship Dynamics 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at what you bring 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccepting another person’s perspective 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnhancing Communication 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking in with your own dialogue 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening up to honest listening 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccepting a range of perspectives 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Room for More Possibilities 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing willing and able to create a new dynamic 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnhancing good practices and letting go of hurtful ones 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Exploring DBT Skills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Thinking about Mindfulness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Your Own Mind 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering mindfulness at its core 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveying the three states of mind 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing mindfulness with the WHAT skills 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the HOW skills in mindfulness 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking space and setting a routine 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Types of Mindfulness 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcentrative mindfulness 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerative mindfulness 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceptive mindfulness 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflective mindfulness 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealizing the Benefits of Mindfulness 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying greater focus 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEasing into relaxation 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating healthy space in your psyche 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalming your emotions 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Regulating Your Emotions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning the Keys of Emotion Regulation 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecreasing emotional vulnerability with ABC PLEASE 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing opposite action 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing kind to yourself 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Your Own Emotional Support 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReappraising your feelings 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdopting healthy self-soothing practices 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Building Your Distress Tolerance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Difficult Moments with Crisis Survival Skills 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistracting yourself 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoothing yourself 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing That Everything Has a Cause 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out a real-life example 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging your perspective 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurbing Impulsive Behavior 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForegoing short-term gratification 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving your situation 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing pros and cons 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing Your Own Crisis Management 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcceptance of your situation 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA quick TIPP 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlternative rebellion 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Increasing Your Interpersonal Effectiveness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore You Begin: Being Aware of Obstacles 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering the DEAR MAN Skill 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribe 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpress 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssert 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReinforce 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMindful 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppear confident 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegotiate 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing the Art of Validation 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering different validation methods 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValidating when you disagree 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem-solving and validation 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating with GIVE Skills 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying True to Yourself with the FAST Skill 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombining GIVE and FAST 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting It All Together 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Walking the Middle Path\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Balance 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValidation 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehaviorism 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDialectics 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing Cooperation and Compromise 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere’s more than one point of view to each situation 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange is the only constant 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange is transactional 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Mechanics of DBT Therapy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Exploring Therapy Basics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne on One: Individual Therapy 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding an individual therapist 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting a reachable goal 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the most from individual sessions 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll Together: Group Therapy 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining a group 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing strategies 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining from the group 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime to Connect: Phone Coaching 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore you begin: Setting parameters 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalling for help 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking for validation 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepairing the relationship 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing good news 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Embracing Dialectics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the Beginning: Stumbling onto Dialectics 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking Dialectically 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the Main Dialectical Dilemmas Tackled in Treatment 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmotional vulnerability versus self-invalidation 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActive-passivity versus apparent competence 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnrelenting crisis versus inhibited grieving .186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Dialectical Dilemmas of Parenting: Walking the Middle Path 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking light of problem behavior versus making too much of typical behavior 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFostering dependence versus forcing independence 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing too strict versus being too loose 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Therapist Dialectical Interventions 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIrreverence versus reciprocity 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental intervention versus consultation to the patient 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem-solving versus validation 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Structuring the Environment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Structure to Two Different Environments 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing a Problem in Five Ways 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Framework 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking commitments 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHolding true to your plan 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructuring Individual Sessions 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing your diary card 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying attention to target hierarchy 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing a chain analysis on the highest target 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeaving in solution analysis 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving down the hierarchy to discuss skills related to current life situations 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Structure in Different Contexts 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrison settings 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchool settings 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHospital settings 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTherapy for people with developmental disabilities 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: The Therapist Consultation Team\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining a Consultation Team 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTherapy for the therapists 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsultation team agreements 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSticking to the Agenda 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructuring a meeting 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding team roles 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Tracking Your Experience\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping a Daily Diary Card 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecording your emotions 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking your reactions 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the skills you use 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing Your Behavior 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChain analysis 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolution analysis 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMissing links analysis 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Gaining and Keeping Motivation \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving Motivation for Therapy 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishing motivation and ability 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving to acceptance 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreasing Motivation 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeas from CBT .236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe DBT approach 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining Motivation 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour eyes on the prize 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen motivation fails 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Putting DBT into Action for Specific Conditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Building Mastery for Mood and Personality Disorders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing Borderline Personality Disorder 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe nine DSM criteria for BPD 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDr Linehan’s five areas of dysregulation 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Your Moods 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with depression 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling mania 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlleviating Anxiety 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding anxiety’s components 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out anxiety’s common presentations and chemistry 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTempering excessive anxiety 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing anxiety as a helpful signal 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Taming Trauma\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Basics of DBT PE 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking down types of avoidance 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing how DBT PE works 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing when you’re ready to start 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDBT-PTSD: Exploring an Alternative Model 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging into the Dilemma of Dissociation 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Tempering Addictions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Word about Dopamine 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking through Substance Dependence 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishing substance use and substance-induced disorders 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at DBT skills for substance use disorders 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing how DBT for substance use disorders is different from standard DBT 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing how DBT for substance use disorders is different from other therapies 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering DBT for SUD alone, without emotion regulation problems 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming Eating Disorders 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBinge eating disorder 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther eating disorders 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe DBT model of treatment for eating disorders 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining Ground on Body Dysmorphic Disorder 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing perceived flaws 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling particular problems 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Grip on Behavioral Addictions 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivities that may become addictions 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen to use DBT for behavioral addictions 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23: Dealing with Counterproductive Behaviors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 297\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTackling Self-Invalidation 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoving yourself from the cycle with self-validation 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStepping away from shame 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing exposure 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking reassurance 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling Self-Hatred 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking of self-love as opposite action 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the elements needed to practice self-love 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBalancing Solitude and Connectedness 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAloneness 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoneliness 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmptiness 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 315\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 24: Ten Mindful Practices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 317\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObserve an Itch 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObserve the Urge to Swallow 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObserve Your Hands 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObserve Your Breath by Ladder Breathing 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribe a Social Media Post 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribe a Difficult or Painful Emotion 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribe the Sounds around You 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipate in Standing on One Foot 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipate in Writing with Your Non-Dominant Hand 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipate in Driving a Car 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 25: Ten Ways to Live an Antidepressant Life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 323\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging in Exercise 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying Meditation 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating a Less Refined Diet 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Careful with Alcohol and Various Drugs 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Enough Sleep 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining Social Interaction and Connection 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Recreation and Relaxation to Your Routine 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessing Green Space and the Environment 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Care of Pets and Other Animals 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Time for Faith and Prayer 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 26: Ten Myths about DBT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 331\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth: DBT Is Used Only with People with Borderline Personality Disorder 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth: DBT Therapists Teach Skills from a Manual; It’s Not a Real Therapy 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth: DBT Takes Years Before You Feel Better .332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth: DBT Is a Suicide Prevention Therapy 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth: If No Other Therapy Has Helped, DBT Won’t Either 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth: Once You Start DBT, You Need to Continue It Forever 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth: You Have to Accept Buddhism to Do DBT 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth: DBT Is a Cult 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth: There Is Very Little Evidence That DBT Works 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth: DBT Isn’t Interested in “Root Causes” of Mental Illness 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGillian Galen, PsyD\u003c\/b\u003e, is an instructor of psychology at Harvard Medical School and the Program Director of the 3East Girls Residential DBT Treatment Program at McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlaise Aguirre, MD\u003c\/b\u003e, is the Medical Director of 3East, a DBT continuum of care at McLean Hospital in Belmont Massachusetts, and a trainer in dialectical behavior therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse DBT to manage overwhelming emotions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the power of mindfulness in everyday life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTransform relationships with the magic of validation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDBT can help you improve your life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based therapy that combines elements of cognitive and behavioral therapies with mindfulness and acceptance strategies to help people who struggle with unstable and rapidly changing emotions, negative thinking patterns, and harmful behavior. This guide makes DBT easy to understand, teaching you the skills to manage painful emotions, stressful situations, and stormy relationships. The authors, who are DBT experts, offer creative ideas, treatment plans, and strategies that make this therapy accessible for anyone seeking to manage emotional suffering, depression, phobias, stress, anxiety, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand DBT and learn how to apply it\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover healthier ways to manage your emotions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhance the quality of your relationships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore ways to practice mindfulness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove your ability to tolerate distress\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Many compassionate forms of therapy leave people feeling cared for and listened to, but not really knowing what to do with their distress or with the experience of strong emotions. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills have been shown to be effective in helping people, including adolescents, become equal owners of their therapeutic experience. DBT teaches those with unrelenting emotions manage the ensuing impact to relationships and potentially dangerous behavior. But beyond this, the magic to DBT lies in the use of mindfulness as its core skill.Written by leading clinical DBT experts, Drs. Blaise Aguirre and Gillian Galen, Blaise who I personally know as a human whose personal example and wisdom has saved and inspired so many lives, \u003ci\u003eDBT For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e makes the skills, philosophies and principles of DBT accessible to all, and whether you struggle with mental illness or not, the skills are ones that, when practiced regularly, can lead to a life of greater autonomy and control.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e― Jewel,\u003c\/b\u003e singer-songwriter, musician, lived experience mental health expert, Grammy-nominated artist, entrepreneur, and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eNever Broken\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Dr. Gillian Galen and Dr. Blaise Aguirre have been on the forefront of this impactful, mindful, lifesaving and family saving therapy for close to two decades. \u003ci\u003eDBT For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e brings you back to basics and functions from your core values. It is skills-based (not pills!) and surprisingly simple if one truly wants to help make their lives better and suffer less. Dr. Galen has been helping me with my own journey for three years now. I begged her to write this book because I wanted the incredible results of this therapy to be made available to everybody. Especially during these turbulent times, where isolation and suffering are so prevalent, \u003ci\u003eDBT For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e can be a savior. And anybody can do it! Read this book and your life gets better. It is as simple as that.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e― Mika Brzezinski, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author, cohost of \u003ci\u003eMorning Joe\u003c\/i\u003e on MSNBC, and founder and creator of KNOW YOUR VALUE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"To succinctly describe all of the facets of DBT treatment in lay terms in such an engaging way is truly a skill. 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