Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training with Adolescents A Practical Workbook – Jean Eich, PsyD

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training with Adolescents provides a comprehensive, three-part framework for implementing DBT in clinical and family settings. This practical workbook is designed to facilitate skill acquisition for therapists, adolescents, and parents, ensuring a systemic approach to emotional regulation and behavioral change.

Key features and technical components of this workbook include:

• Adolescent-Specific Skills Training: Comprehensive explanations and age-relevant worksheets for the four core DBT modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness.

• Parental Integration & Family Systems: A dedicated section for parents covering developmental milestones and the individual application of DBT skills to support the family unit.

• Clinical Implementation Strategies: Technical guidance for therapists on navigating dialectical dilemmas, balancing parental involvement, and managing adolescent-specific developmental tasks.

• Experiential Learning Tools: Active exercises and real-life behavior-rehearsal worksheets designed to transition theoretical skills into practical daily habits.

• Standardized Clinical Forms: Includes sample handouts, intake forms, and progress tracking worksheets to streamline DBT programming and documentation.

• Multimodal Instruction: Tailored content that addresses the unique communication needs of three distinct audiences—mental health professionals, parents, and teenagers.

This foundational manual serves as an essential resource for practitioners and families, providing the structured methodology and evidence-based tools required for successful DBT intervention with adolescent populations.