This book is very handy for therapists, clients and anyone who is experiencing difficulties with anxiety-related problems, distress tolerance, relationship difficulties, and issues with emotional regulation. McKay and his colleagues did well in laying out the principles of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and making this book easy to read and utilise.
Like all good self-help books designed to tackle psychological difficulties the information is comprehensible and straightforward, and worksheets are provided for the skills which are also available through online resources. All four skills, that is, Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness are covered in-depth, along with separate chapters for each containing advanced skills.
This book is especially useful for people who experience emotional difficulties and want to learn how to regulate themselves better; or for therapists who want to help their clients understand and deal with their emotions more effectively. If you want to have only one self-help book in your collection to deal with emotional difficulties, anxiety problems, distress tolerance, and relationship issues I believe this is a good one to have. This is because of the added dimension of compassion for self and others, which I believe is extremely helpful for self-regulation, satisfying relationships and ultimately, better peace of mind.
Non-Fiction, Self-Help
About: Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
All materials have been reviewed by members of the Storm's Edge Therapy Team.
These are intended as supporting materials for developing greater self-understanding and building capacity. They are in no way meant to replace seeking support from a qualified professional.
