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 am a School Social Worker at a public high school and have been using Sheri's first edition and now her second edition of this book with my coping skills groups for the past several years. I have seen tremendous growth from the participants and this is largely do to the way DBT is broken down to a very practical and personal way. I highly recommend this book to all clinicians working with students/ clients who struggle with anger, aggressive behavior, self-injury, suicidal ideations and attempts, hospitalizations, and eating disorders. The participants leave the group with a much deeper understanding of themselves and how to make their thoughts, feelings, and behavior work for them.

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.

Self care for teens is practical and gets any age discussion going

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.

So many things to like about this workbook. I am a big fan of DBT skills, as I learned them myself last year. It is truly awesome that my daughter can learn the same skills and I can help reinforce them by us "speaking" the same DBT language. Each chapter is filled with valuable information, great teenager examples, and opportunities to practice what they are learning. I tried to view it as your typical teen girl that doesn't like much of what mom recommends. Honestly, it is one of the better ones out there that is relevant, not too "technical" or full of "psychobabble." I was not compensated for my review.

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!!

The delivery was prompt, and the book was in even better condition than they advertised. I was delighted! Thanks!

I got this for my teen daughter. She seems to struggle staying interested on working through this book, but I see it has relevant stuff that is helpful to her.she does do it and I think her reluctance is just normal teen stuff