DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents First Edition
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DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents First Edition
Helping Teens with Emotional Regulation and Behavioral Skills Through Dialectical Behavior Therapy
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DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents, First Edition by Jill H. Rathus is a highly practical and evidence-based resource designed to help mental health professionals support adolescents struggling with emotional dysregulation, behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, self-harm, and interpersonal difficulties. Based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a proven therapeutic approach originally developed for emotional and behavioral disorders, this manual provides structured guidance tailored specifically for teenagers and young adults.
The book offers step-by-step tools, worksheets, handouts, and exercises that make DBT concepts easier to understand and apply in therapy sessions, schools, and clinical settings. It emphasizes key life skills such as emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, and problem-solving to help adolescents develop healthier coping mechanisms and stronger emotional resilience.
Ideal for psychologists, therapists, counselors, educators, social workers, and students in mental health disciplines, this manual serves as both a professional training resource and a therapeutic intervention guide. With practical exercises and real-world applicability, DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents helps professionals effectively guide teens toward emotional stability, healthier relationships, and improved mental well-being.
Product Details:
Title: DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents, First Edition
Author: Jill H. Rathus
ISBN-13: 978-1462515356
ISBN-10: 1462515355
Publisher: Guilford Press
Binding: Paperback
No of Pages: 400
Language: English
Publisher Date: December 23, 2014
DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents, First Edition focuses on teaching essential Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills specifically designed for adolescents facing emotional and behavioral challenges. The book covers core DBT concepts including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and coping strategies for managing stress and impulsive behaviors.
It includes ready-to-use worksheets, therapeutic activities, session plans, and practical exercises that help clinicians engage adolescents in meaningful skill-building. The manual is especially useful for treating teens experiencing depression, anxiety, self-harm tendencies, emotional instability, and relationship difficulties. Widely used in counseling, psychology, psychiatry, and school mental health programs, the book offers a structured and practical approach to adolescent therapy and emotional development.
Jill H. Rathus, PhD, is a renowned clinical psychologist, educator, and expert in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for adolescents. She is widely recognized for her contributions to adolescent mental health treatment and has co-developed DBT programs tailored for teenagers. Through her clinical work, teaching, and publications, Rathus has helped mental health professionals improve therapeutic outcomes for adolescents facing emotional and behavioral challenges.
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