Gillian GalenDBT For Dummies

This book gave me the playbook of my therapist and then some. It has been great to study. There's a ton of tools for managing anxiety, depression, and interpersonal relationships.

Easy to read and understand

This book is an excellent tool for anyone wanting to improve their relationships and ability to manage difficult emotions and stress. I especially appreciated the discussion of what mindfulness is and how I can use it throughout my day to help change the way I feel and act. The information is concise, easy to understand, accessible to the layperson, and makes so much sense. You will be able to start practicing the skills right away. Definitely worth reading!

Written so the layman can understand. Helped me to understand the issues I have been having with grief, PTSS and ADD.Highly recommend for anyone dealing with Mental Illness and wading through all the waters between coping and diagnosis.

I’ve been interested in DBT for a number of years. This book is a clear, concise and accurate presentation of this treatment.

The media could not be loaded. The book is excellent. This review is for the shipping. Why am I paying top dollar for a NEW book when it arrives bent and creased?? Yes, these are little things. But when I pay the extra money for a new book, I want it to be pristine. Otherwise I should have just bought a used book.

Excellent!! This book is for anyone who wants to improve their relationships and communication skills. It’s presented in a very easy to understand and readable format. I don’t think theres anyone on the face of this earth who would not benefit in someway from the information in this book. Of all the self-help books I have experienced this is by far the most useful and beneficial. The techniques are explained with great clarity and the skills are beyond useful. Mindfulness is amazing and can enhance your life when practiced thoughtfully

I would rate higher if I could. This is a very good non judgmental book for emotionally sensitive people. Lots of helpful information.

If you're someone who's ever felt overwhelmed trying to get your head around Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), then DBT For Dummies might just be the perfect guide for you. It breaks down complex concepts into manageable, easy-to-understand chunks, making DBT feel less like rocket science and more like something you can actually use in everyday life.This book does a great job of explaining DBT skills like mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness without the jargon that often comes with therapy textbooks. Instead, it provides practical examples, exercises, and even relatable scenarios to help make the material stick. It's like having an approachable, understanding therapist on your bookshelf, ready to give you clear advice whenever you need it.One of the best parts is the humor sprinkled throughout. This is a serious topic, but the authors know how to keep it light enough to feel encouraging without being overwhelming. It’s not just for therapists either, whether you’re someone struggling with emotions, a loved one trying to understand, or even just curious about mental health strategies, this book makes DBT accessible for everyone.The exercises are easy to follow, and there are lots of “try this at home” suggestions that actually feel doable. Sure, it’s still self-help, so you have to put in the work, but DBT For Dummies makes the work seem manageable and worth it. Honestly, it’s a fantastic entry point for anyone looking to get a grasp on DBT without needing a psychology degree.If you’ve ever thought about diving into DBT but got lost in the terminology or just didn’t know where to start, this book has your back. It’s practical, clear, and makes DBT feel like something you can master, one small step at a time.

Excellent. Very self explanetory and straight forward with excellent methods for therapists and helpful to explore for non-therapists with easy to understand language and very comprehensive and helpful.

Like the set up of the book and the way it breaks things down. My only regret is not getting it in print rather than kindle because of the ability to skip directly to the section you need.Easy to understand. A good explaination of a complicated subject put in laymens terms.

Absolutely brilliant book, helped me understand my diagnosis and treatment a lot better. Very positive and practical

..... And ridiculously small text. Not worth the money