Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills for Helping You Manage Mood Swings, Control Angry Outbursts, and Get Along with Others

I bought this for a stepson that has been having a hard time with life and dealing with death and the divorce of his parents. I read it and thought it was a good workbook but will only help if it’s actually used as it’s intended. Bought it for Christmas and so far things have gotten a little better, don’t know if he’s read it or if it’s the talks that his dad has had with him, I still think therapy would help in this situation because dealing with any child that has these outbursts of abuse can be scary especially When they have no one to talk to about their feelings.

I get good responses from client's that I have used this book with. It covers good information and skills and relates well to teens. I highly recommend for any Therapist or teen looking to enhance control of emotions.

I love this series of books! I have ordered several in the series and they are written for teenagers. They have small activities at the end of each chapter that really gets a teenager thinking about his/herself.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified addiction Professional who works for a center in private practice with many ages. I'm always in search for new, fun, interesting, and learning activities that are rewarding for my teens. I have post it notes on so many pages in this workbook and can reference a section at a moments notice. What an inspiring workbook. Good job to the author!!

I purchased both this workbook and the anger workbook and started on this one first. So far it has already helped immensely. I'm having an easier time learning to control my emotions and take a different approach than i was before. I'm someone who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, severe depression, anxiety, adhd, and rage. I take medication and have for years but nothing seemed to help, so you can imagine the ups and downs i go through every single day of my life. I didn't know if this book would help but i was desperate. My problems affected my relationships, ability to work, ability to communicate without either crying, outbursts, screaming, or sarcasm. Since going through just the "mindfulness" chapter alone, my boyfriend and I haven't fought in a week, I don't get mad or irritated so easily, I don't really swear now. At first it was a little difficult because controlling my emotions, I didn't have an outlet for my rage and that was a problem, but I didn't let it affect how I treated people and that was huge for me. I'm very pleased with my progress and otters have noticed as well. It's an excellent workbook. I highly recommend it.

I don't usually use self-help books, but I'm so glad I bought a copy for both me and my 15 year old daughter to use in between her counseling sessions. The research is well done and the information is realistic and modern for today's youth. Exercises and worksheets It encourages self-control by focusing on realities, not possibilities. I love that!!! We both mark our answers. Although we're close, I learned so much about both of us by discussing our answers to the worksheets. The information is realistic and modern and fits today's youth. It's a good investment that encourages conversation. When using it listen, listen, listen. I think will work best if both parent(s) and child have their own copies. Some info is redundant, but sometimes that's necessary. I didn't mind it. Overall a very well written book. Buy one and see for yourself.

I purchased this book after personally going through a DBT program and understanding the value of using the skills as a lifestyle. I've been working with my children to incorporate these skills into their lives and thought this book might be a good addition for my teenaged daughter. I've read through this book now and have just given it to her.The skills are well outlined. The exercises are presented in a very approachable format. Overall, I think the presentation of emotion regulation in this book is very good. I stopped with 4 stars, instead of 5, because of the book's introduction. It suggests that the reader bought the book or is reading the book because s/he has emotional 'problems.' When I gave this to my daughter, I was very clear to say that I did not think she was in any sort of 'trouble.' Rather, I felt the book had great tips on learning how to negotiate emotions, teaching healthy ways to go through life.I sincerely wish someone had taught me these skills 20 years ago and am grateful my daughter has this resource.

I love the examples it provides, and the ease it is to use in session. I use it with quite a few of my teens in therapy!

Based on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy this is a book I have been using whilst working within a child & adolescent mental health service. Lots of ideas, guidance and worksheets for adults to use in a collaborative way with teens, and if they don't or won't collaborate at least you can discover how you can hold your own emotions whilst struggling to hold theirs.

Fantastic work book which my teenagers found interesting before I'd said what it was about! Got another one so they can work through the books individually. Very user friendly! Highly Recommend!

I have only read the first chapter so far, but it seems to be the right book and is easy enough to read and seems to be pitched right. Time will tell, I suppose, but so far, so good

Have found this very useful to browse and come up with ways of supporting teens. Bite size appears to work well due to short attention spans!

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