“As a fellow dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) consumer, DBT therapist,
        and  DBT author, I  am  always  on  the  lookout  for  simple,  practical,  and
        effective ways of making DBT skills usable, accessible, and applicable to
        the average reader. In this book, you will find just that! Even after using,
        teaching,  researching,  and  writing  about  DBT  concepts  for  more  than  a
        decade, I now have a richer understanding of DBT that I am excited to try
        on myself…and share with others!”
          —Kirby Reutter, PhD, bilingual clinical psychologist with the
           Department of Homeland Security, and author of The Dialectical
           Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for PTSD
        “For people who struggle with intense, painful emotions, this workbook is a
        great resource. It teaches the skills of DBT, including the newest skills, and
        provides examples and exercises to strengthen learning. Those who apply
        themselves  to  the  program  outlined  in  this  book  will  acquire  the  skills
        necessary  to  experience  strong  emotions  without  resorting  to  behavior
        patterns  that  harm  relationships  and  decrease  quality  of  life.  DBT  skills,
        used daily as directed, change lives for the better!”
          —Cedar R. Koons, LCSW, is an LBC-DBT-certified DBT therapist, a
           mindfulness retreat leader, an international DBT consultant, and
           author of The Mindfulness Solution for Intense Emotions
        “The authors have produced yet another example of accessible and clear
        instructions for those coping with overwhelming emotions like guilt, anger,
        shame, and anxiety. The acronyms used are simple and easy to remember.
        The many examples and exercises in the book assist the reader to do the
        work that DBT demands. While staying true to the DBT model, the authors
        go  beyond  Linehan  to  synthesize  adaptations  of  research  and  clinical
        instruments useful for both home and clinic. I was particularly impressed
        with their inclusion of exposure-based cognitive rehearsal, so the user deals
        with intense emotions in the moment.”
          —Thomas Marra, PhD, author of Depressed and Anxious, Dialectical
           Behavior Therapy in Private Practice, and the forthcoming The Path
           of Wisdom on Emotion Regulation
        “Knowing how to effectively regulate emotions is not something we are
        born  with.  This  updated  manual  provides  a  road  map  and  step-by-step
        instructions for enhancing emotional well-being. It is easy to read and easy
        to  use—with new techniques focusing on increasing compassion towards
        the self and others, and novel strategies for dealing with intense emotions.
        Highly  recommended for anyone struggling  with  regulating  emotions  or
        interested in improving their emotional intelligence.”
          —Thomas R. Lynch, PhD, FBPsS, emeritus professor in the school of
           psychology at University of Southampton, United Kingdom; and
           author of Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy and The
           Skills Training Manual for Radically Open Dialectical Behavior
           Therapy
        “The  Dialectical  Behavior  Therapy  Skills  Workbook  update,  by  McKay,
        Wood, and Brantley, is remarkable in the attention it gives to explaining
        DBT skills, and in providing directions about how to practice and use the
        skills that are easy to follow. They have connected the skills in a way that
        makes sense, and that makes them understandable and eminently useful.
        This  workbook,  with  its  examples  and  exercises,  provides  many
        opportunities for anyone who has intense emotions to practice skills that
        will enhance their ability to manage their lives more effectively. I highly
        recommend it to anyone who has intense emotions, to clinicians, and to
        family members.”
          —Pat Harvey, LCSW-C, DBT parent coach, trainer, and consultant;
           and coauthor of Parenting a Child Who Has Intense Emotions,
           Dialectical Behavior Therapy for At-Risk Adolescents, and
           Parenting a Teen Who Has Intense Emotions
        “Building on their original best seller, McKay, Wood, and Brantley have
        incorporated recent research and new developments in DBT into the second
        edition of The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook. The result is a
        comprehensive, user-friendly guide to DBT skills, chock-full of exercises
        that  will  help  clients  learn  the  skills  that  will  help  in  their  struggle  with
        overwhelming emotions, and that will also make DBT more accessible to
        clinicians.”
          —Sheri Van Dijk, MSW, psychotherapist, international speaker, and
           author of several DBT books, including Don’t Let Your Emotions
           Run Your Life for Teens
        “This book has taken DBT skills, and provided a comprehensive framework
        to guide a client from first introduction to DBT through the development of
        a deeper proficiency in skill use. The additional focus on self-compassion
        and exposure-based cognitive rehearsal is vital to bridging the gap between
        learning  new  behaviors  and  using  them  when  they  truly  matter—during
        times of emotional arousal and when it’s a struggle to cope. I would highly
        recommend this book to clinicians and readers who want to build a rich
        array of strategies to survive painful emotions and live fully in everyday
        life.”
          —Christy Matta, MA, health manager at Stanford’s Health
           Improvement Program, and author of The Stress Response
        “McKay and colleagues have revolutionized DBT by replacing traditional
        skills  training  with  this  quintessential  compendium  of  state-of-the-art
        strategies for effective coping and valued living. The authors have brilliantly
        distilled  decades  of  research  into  refreshingly  clear  constructs  that  help
        individuals understand and overcome suffering, and improve their cognitive,
        behavioral, and socio-emotional functioning. Relatable examples and user-
        friendly worksheets facilitate readers’ learning and their ability to utilize
        skills  across  a  broad  range  of  everyday  problems.  Whether  you  are  a
        consumer seeking expert help, or a clinician wanting to improve your ability
        to better serve clients, this is a must-have resource for any library.”
          —Rochelle I. Frank, PhD, assistant clinical professor in the
           department of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley;
           adjunct professor at The Wright Institute; and coauthor of The
           Transdiagnostic Road Map to Case Formulation and Treatment
           Planning
        “The  Dialectical  Behavior  Therapy  Skills  Workbook,  Second  Edition  by
        McKay, Wood, and Brantley is a welcome resource for DBT therapists,
        clients, and anyone looking to enhance their use of effective psychological
        skills.  The  authors  devote  ample  and  necessary  time  to  developing
        awareness skills with mindfulness practice, and include useful mediation
        scripts as well as clear guidelines for their use. The workbook is clearly
        written, and includes new distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness
        skills, multiple worksheets, and an excellent description of the importance
        of  implementing  exposure  with  step-by-step  instructions  for  using  this
        powerful tool effectively. The workbook is a ‘must-have’ and will improve
        the quality of life of anyone who implements its suggestions.”
          —Britt Rathbone, MSSW, LCSW-C, coauthor of Dialectical
           Behavior Therapy for At-Risk Adolescents, What Works with Teens,