This second edition is the most comprehensive and readable DBT manual available with more skills than any other DBT book on the market. Beyond updates to the classic skills modules, clients and therapists will be enriched by added modules that include Dialectics, Cognitive Modification, Problem-Solving, and Building Routines as well as all-new, much needed modules on addictions and social media.Designed for DBT therapists, eclectic and integrative therapists, and as a self-help guide for people interested in learning DBT skills, the straightforward explanations and useful worksheets contained within make DBT skills learning and practice accessible and practical for both skills groups and individual users.
56 reviews for The Expanded Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training Manual: DBT for Self-Help and Individual & Group Treatment Settings – 2nd Edition
Miss Missy
Rated 5 out of 5
perfect
As described. Came shrink wrapped.
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Kassie
Rated 5 out of 5
My Bible!
As a therapist, I took Lane's course on DBT. I bought this book after, and it does not leave my side. Great reference as well as worksheets and inform...More
As a therapist, I took Lane's course on DBT. I bought this book after, and it does not leave my side. Great reference as well as worksheets and information to give to clients.
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Vixen
Rated 5 out of 5
Exactly as described
Kiddo loved it!
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Tracy
Rated 5 out of 5
AMAZING
I have read all of Marsha Linehan's books including how she came up with DBT. Her books are great, but I wanted something a little more modern. This...More
I have read all of Marsha Linehan's books including how she came up with DBT. Her books are great, but I wanted something a little more modern. This book is just that. I am finding it easier to work through and an easier read. This is the book for you if you have borderline personality disorder.
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Jeff Talbot
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent and Relevant
Appreciate the additional modules, and Lane’s eclectic, respectful approach, embrace of adult learning needs, and recognizes practitioners’ experience...More
Appreciate the additional modules, and Lane’s eclectic, respectful approach, embrace of adult learning needs, and recognizes practitioners’ experience and skill.
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B.D. Brune
Rated 5 out of 5
Great tool for clinicians and clients
I’ve used this manual several times with clients and it’s definitely worth the money. Due to it being spiral bound, it’s easy to print copies for clie...More
I’ve used this manual several times with clients and it’s definitely worth the money. Due to it being spiral bound, it’s easy to print copies for clients.
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Laurel kelley
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent course material
The binding should be metal
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Claudia Gilpin
Rated 5 out of 5
Dialectic Behavioral Therapy
Awesome book teaches us mindful living.
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Laurie K
Rated 5 out of 5
Love ❤️ Love this Workbook!
It a great new addition to the dbt skills that Marsha L teaches in her second edition wookbook ! Love the writer he is fantastic!
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Kelsey
Rated 5 out of 5
Recommend for me by therapist
If you're looking at different DBT books get this one. I've talked to a few therapists, and they all recommend this one. I have the Marsha Lineham DBT...More
If you're looking at different DBT books get this one. I've talked to a few therapists, and they all recommend this one. I have the Marsha Lineham DBT training handouts, and worksheets one, but that's for actual therapists, and I needed more explanation about the DBT skills. We're working out this book in my DBT class, and I really enjoy it.
It talks about learning skills that prevent therapy interfering behavior, and trigger behavior. So it's not just for addiction it could be things like eating too much, not excercising, over shopping, and basically anything you want to work on. I'm excited to get this.
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DrMartel
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent resource
This book is great for clients, groups and clinicians. The best DBT workbook yet!
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Rated 5 out of 5
GREAT BOOK for therapists or clients to use on their own
This is a great educational book on teaching/learning DBT skills. I love the ability to make copies easily with serial bound and added section on ad...More
This is a great educational book on teaching/learning DBT skills. I love the ability to make copies easily with serial bound and added section on addictive patterns as so many folks who struggle emotionally often compensate with some kind repetitive behavior that becomes unhealthy or unwanted at some point. This book has taught me how to explain DBT concepts and skills to others and has helped me learn how to use the skills in my everyday life too.
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Boneca
Rated 5 out of 5
Awesome
Love reading this book & the workbook exercises were great
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Someone Cares
Rated 5 out of 5
Tired of taking psyc.medications that give only a little relief?
The practice of DBT has changed my life. 70% improvement of symptoms of anxiety and depression. Better than any medication. It has to be practiced or...More
The practice of DBT has changed my life. 70% improvement of symptoms of anxiety and depression. Better than any medication. It has to be practiced or it won't work. I highly recommend this book as well as taking a class with a qualified therapist who teaches it.
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Terryj
Rated 5 out of 5
5 stars
Very helpful . Therapist highly recommended it. Well written.
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Lina Coleman
Rated 5 out of 5
Great buy
Worth the money.
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Anita Sciscoe
Rated 5 out of 5
Simple to understand
Purchased under the advice of a doctor.
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sy
Rated 5 out of 5
I love it
This is everything I love it so much. Struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues.
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Tracie
Rated 5 out of 5
work
useful for work
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cliff blake
Rated 5 out of 5
clear and illuminating
excellent training manual, used at home in conjunction with qualified staff
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Katrina
Rated 4 out of 5
good reference and manual
well written - very applicable and user friendly
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Kathy
Rated 5 out of 5
Great resource
Excellent book high recommend it!
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Kirra
Rated 5 out of 5
Good book
I was told to get this book to help with my mental health I like it
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cheryl anderson
Rated 4 out of 5
Good read. Time well spent.
If you want to cleanse your mind of negativity, this work book will help you. If YOU choose to change, you can.
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BRomano
Rated 5 out of 5
Love It! Great!
Love It! Great!
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Beenie
Rated 5 out of 5
An amazing book!
Very clear, easy to understand. Great for everyone, not just people with Borderline Personality Disorder. An amazing tool for dealing with your emotio...More
Very clear, easy to understand. Great for everyone, not just people with Borderline Personality Disorder. An amazing tool for dealing with your emotions and dealing with other people, etc. I wish everyone had this book!
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oneluckywoman
Rated 5 out of 5
Good DBT book and workbook.
Well written. I wish it was available in digital form, in lieu of photocopying the worksheets. I'm accustomed to writing and storing information on ...More
Well written. I wish it was available in digital form, in lieu of photocopying the worksheets. I'm accustomed to writing and storing information on my laptop.
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Sharonm
Rated 5 out of 5
Great book
I love using the practical lessons in this book with my client's. Very practical..
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J S
Rated 5 out of 5
So much better than Linehan
I learned DBT using the original Linehan tools, which included a lot of clunky acronyms and awkward language. While the skills were incredibly useful,...More
I learned DBT using the original Linehan tools, which included a lot of clunky acronyms and awkward language. While the skills were incredibly useful, the approach felt incomplete and difficult to use in a self-help context. This DBT Skills approach is so much more user-friendly, comprehensible, and complete. The inclusion of DBT for Addiction, and application to social media, expands its usefulness exponentially since so many substance abuse treatment programs use DBT. I highly recommend it to both clinicians and regular civilians as a powerful, trauma-informed way to cope with big emotions.
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Reviewinator
Rated 4 out of 5
Keeps your significant other busy
Idk if it works but it worth the cash. It put all the ideas I've talked to my wife about in writing so now it's relevant. Things I've discussed with h...More
Idk if it works but it worth the cash. It put all the ideas I've talked to my wife about in writing so now it's relevant. Things I've discussed with her that wouldn't work because I don't understand what she's going through now are scripture to her. Thanks this book!
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Jerry Schacher
Rated 5 out of 5
Good value
Used for refresher. Explains well
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B. Austin
Rated 5 out of 5
Practical and understandable
I put it right to work in my addiction treatment groups. Practical and easily understood by my clients.
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James A. Moses
Rated 5 out of 5
Top rated DBT skills training manual
Excellence of scholarship
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Laura B.
Rated 4 out of 5
Easy to use. Great addition
I have been using DBT in my practice for the past two years and just completed Linehan Certification. This book added so much to what I already have. ...More
I have been using DBT in my practice for the past two years and just completed Linehan Certification. This book added so much to what I already have. It would be a great addition to any therapist interested in DBT
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Ami
Rated 5 out of 5
Great book
Great book
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Jayda
Rated 5 out of 5
Great
Does what I need
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Sara Battista, LCPC, LPC
Rated 5 out of 5
Fantastic Resource
After completing Lane Pederson's Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy Professional Training: 8-Week Intensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy Course, I...More
After completing Lane Pederson's Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy Professional Training: 8-Week Intensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy Course, I began using the Expanded DBT Skills Training Manual in my practice for individual and group DBT. In conjunction with his training, Lane Pederson's skills manual has been an incredible asset for my practice. I consistently receive great feedback from clients about the value of this DBT resource. I highly recommend to clinicians and clients looking for a solid DBT manual.
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William J. Hill Jr.
Rated 5 out of 5
DBT
Great book to learn DBT.
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Morag S
Rated 4 out of 5
Clinically useful and easy to teach patients DBT skills
A colleague bought the second edition after attending one of Lane's workshops. She said he was delightful. Our team offered the following: The book is...More
A colleague bought the second edition after attending one of Lane's workshops. She said he was delightful. Our team offered the following: The book is clear, easy to understand, user-friendly, and accessible to the lay reader. This book makes DBT fun. We have used handouts in our adult psychiatric inpatient unit with patients of varied cognitive abilities and functioning levels with good results. Staff need to practice radical acceptance over and over in our work, and Lane aids the process. Very generous and willing to share material. If I were to buy it for the first time, I'd get the spiral-bound edition or the later book. Thank you, Lane and Courtney Pederson!
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Terri Cummins
Rated 5 out of 5
Great textbook
Helpful for home studies outside of Group. Easy to understand and I love the format. This is a text book that can be used for years to come.
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Luke M.
Rated 5 out of 5
Five Stars
If you like the book you will love the workshop
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Carol L Frank
Rated 5 out of 5
Borderline personality disorder
If you have Borderline Personality Disorder this book is for you! Right off the get go it takes you into action with worksheets. I look forward to del...More
If you have Borderline Personality Disorder this book is for you! Right off the get go it takes you into action with worksheets. I look forward to delving into this book in hope of gaining skills to help me live life more balanced.
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Steve
Rated 5 out of 5
Very helpful. Additional skills as well as useful forms.
I find this book to have some useful additional skills, as well as some helpful forms and contracts. I contacted Lane Pederson about copying and modi...More
I find this book to have some useful additional skills, as well as some helpful forms and contracts. I contacted Lane Pederson about copying and modifying the forms, which he encouraged me to do. It's great to see others build on the DBT model.
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Zoe Pennington
Rated 5 out of 5
Five Stars
great manual. easy to read layout.
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Mariliz
Rated 5 out of 5
Five Stars
Great
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Bobby McGee
Rated 5 out of 5
I'm so glad I purchased this book to use with clients
I'm so glad I purchased this book to use with clients! I've used it everyday since receiving it in the mail. My colleagues liked it too and have purch...More
I'm so glad I purchased this book to use with clients! I've used it everyday since receiving it in the mail. My colleagues liked it too and have purchased their own books. I have used it with family's, adults and children. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone working directly with clients in the behavioral health field!
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Doh
Rated 5 out of 5
it's very well written and a good followup of other works I've learned from as family ...
Just started reading, it's very well written and a good followup of other works I've learned from as family members pursue skills training.
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Citi-Zen
Rated 5 out of 5
Five Stars
Great workbook - worth the second purchase of a newer addition as I have the first rendition.
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Bethany R
Rated 5 out of 5
This is a wonderful manual- accessible and substantive
This is a wonderful manual- accessible and substantive. I purchase quite a few workbooks and manuals and this one is by far my favorite for DBT, mind...More
This is a wonderful manual- accessible and substantive. I purchase quite a few workbooks and manuals and this one is by far my favorite for DBT, mindfulness skills, behavioral therapy. Love the worksheets too. Thank you. Well worth the price!
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BohoMom
Rated 5 out of 5
This is amazing.
Lane is a DBT God. This is amazing.
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Gibbylove
Rated 5 out of 5
DBT Go for It
As a therapist that uses DBT daily I feel the second edition of this book it is great of course I still use the first edition. For seasoned and new th...More
As a therapist that uses DBT daily I feel the second edition of this book it is great of course I still use the first edition. For seasoned and new therapist who likes to implement DBT as a modality in your practice either private or in an agency this is the book that spell it easy with no headaches.
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Marc
Rated 4 out of 5
Very useful in learning about DBT skills
Very useful in learning about DBT skills. Helps aim at a more practical approach for using the skills. The format is easy to understand and follow. ...More
Very useful in learning about DBT skills. Helps aim at a more practical approach for using the skills. The format is easy to understand and follow. Adds on the initial 4 still's of DBT which I feel helps to make the therapeutic approach more easily used.
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Janine Baker
Rated 5 out of 5
Very Informative
I meant to purchase this book in a hard copy but it automatically went to my Kindle which was fine. I have been studying DBT and this book is very inf...More
I meant to purchase this book in a hard copy but it automatically went to my Kindle which was fine. I have been studying DBT and this book is very informative and helpful. It is a great addition to my other workbooks and manuals.
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aimee l.
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Good read for both therapists and clients in dbt therapy.
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Sheryl C.
Rated 5 out of 5
A great find with lots of new material to work with.
This is a great manual for therapists who are looking to start or expand their work with client's using DBT. It has practical and realistic suggestion...More
This is a great manual for therapists who are looking to start or expand their work with client's using DBT. It has practical and realistic suggestions and materials. Clients and clinicians alike get excited to use new materials and I love all of the new worksheets. The spiral bound book makes it easy to use and make copies. This version of the manual contains a lot of new material and will be one of my new "go-to" books. I highly recommend this book!
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J’Wanna S.
Rated 5 out of 5
Great Investment
Another great investment for therapists to use in both foundational and advanced DBT programs. I purchased the first addition and found it to be diffi...More
Another great investment for therapists to use in both foundational and advanced DBT programs. I purchased the first addition and found it to be difficult to make copies of the "applications". This second edition is worth the investment. I love the new chain analysis and solution analysis as this will allow individuals to discuss more about problem behavior(s). The sticky judgment worksheet is very useful during individual sessions. Also, further exploration of dialectics could be used with the second edition of Marsha Linehan's DBT manual. You are able to download the worksheets which is a big relief. I plan to take his 8 week online course to become DBTC. Currently, I am using this manual at my job site with the Advanced DBT patients.
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It talks about learning skills that prevent therapy interfering behavior, and trigger behavior. So it's not just for addiction it could be things like eating too much, not excercising, over shopping, and basically anything you want to work on. I'm excited to get this.