Authors: Michelle Henderson and Kate Sherman
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub.
Publication Date: November 21, 2023
Length: 208 Pages
About the Authors
Kate Sherman and Michelle Henderson are Licensed Mental Health Counselors and hosts of the popular podcasts, DBT and Me and The Couch and the Chair. They both have personal and professional experience of using DBT skills and are passionate about communicating the benefits of DBT more widely.
DBT - Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical behavior therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy that began with efforts to treat personality disorders and interpersonal conflicts. DBT skills training is made up of four modules;
- Mindfulness
- Distress tolerance
- Emotion regulation
- Interpersonal effectiveness
The authors share their knowledge and experiences using DBT therapy in their mental health counseling practices.
My Thoughts
This is the first book I have read on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and I think it is a wonderful resource for anyone seeking information on the subject. I took my time and read small sections at a time and highlighted segments that I wanted to remember.
The authors explained all the skills that are involved in the four modules that I named above. They shared the pitfalls and benefits of the skills and provided tips from their personal experiences. Many times, Kate and Michelle would emphasize different things that they considered important about a skill.
I found it very interesting that the DBT skills can be used by anyone who wants to improve their emotional intelligence and create a life worth living. I have read many books on mindfulness, but the other three modules contained skills that I will definitely use in my efforts to improve my relationships
My Rating: 5 Stars Out of 5
Thank you to Net Galley for an excellent reading experience.
