The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Bipolar Disorder
Using DBT to Regain Control of Your Emotions and Your Life
New Harbinger Publications · Print & ebook · July 1, 2009
Even if you've just been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, it's likely that you've been living with it for a long time.
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- Who it’s for
- This workbook applies four DBT skills to emotional ups and downs associated with bipolar disorder.
- Genres
- Bipolar Disorder, Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Published
- New Harbinger Publications, July 1, 2009
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Even if you've just been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, it's likely that you've been living with it for a long time. You've probably already developed your own ways of coping with recurring depression, the consequences of manic episodes, and the constant, uncomfortable feeling that you're at the mercy of your emotions. Some of these methods may work; others might do more harm than good.
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The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Bipolar Disorder will help you integrate your coping skills with a new and effective dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) plan for living well with bipolar disorder. The four DBT skills you'll learn in this workbook-mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness-will help you manage your emotional ups and downs and minimize the frequency and intensity of depressive and manic episodes. By using this book in conjunction with medication and professional care, you'll soon experience relief from your bipolar symptoms and come to enjoy the calm and confident feeling of being in control. •Learn mindfulness and acceptance skills•Cope with depressive and manic episodes in healthy ways•Manage difficult emotions and impulsive urges•Maintain relationships with friends and family members
Four DBT Skills
This workbook applies four DBT skills to emotional ups and downs associated with bipolar disorder.
Come here for
- Mindfulness and acceptance skills
- Healthy ways to cope with depressive and manic episodes
Expect
- Skills for managing difficult emotions and impulsive urges
- Guidance on maintaining relationships with friends and family
Where it sits
| Dialectical Behavior Therapy | 85% |
|---|---|
| Bipolar Disorder | 63% |
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Publisher categories
- Bipolar Disorder
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Stress & Anxiety
- Authors
- Sheri Van Dijk MSW, Zindel V. Segal PhD, Sheri Van Dijk
- Publisher
- New Harbinger Publications
- Published
- July 1, 2009
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Bipolar Disorder