A comprehensive resource by Marsha M. Linehan, developer of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), provides critical tools for implementing DBT skills training Reproducible teaching notes, handouts, and worksheets that have been used by hundreds of thousands of practitioners for over 20 years have been extensively revised and expanded to reflect important research and clinical advances. In addition to an orientation to DBT, this book provides complete teaching notes for all skills of mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. Handouts and worksheets are not included in this book. Purchasers have access to a web page where they can download and print all of the handouts and worksheets described, as well as the teaching notes. Related books sold separately: DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets, 2nd Edition.

New in this edition.

• The handouts and worksheets (available online and in the appendix) have been completely revised, and dozens more have been added—over 225 in all.
• Added skills to each module.
• Multiple alternative worksheets are available to tailor treatment to each client.
• More extensive, reproducible teaching notes are available in the book and online.
• curriculum for running skills training groups of varying durations for specific populations, such as youth or clients with substance use problems.
• Linehan briefly outlines "how to use this book." See also DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets, Second Edition.

This is an 8 1/2" x 11" spiral-bound book that contains all the handouts and worksheets and features a brief introduction to each module written specifically for the client. In addition, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder is an authoritative presentation of DBT. Also available: Linehan Instructional Skills Training for Clients DVDS: Crisis Survival Skills: Part 1 and This Moment.