
What the Heck Is DBT?
The Secret to Understanding Your Emotions and Coping with Your Anxiety Through Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills
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R.J. Miller
About this listen
You are an adult! It’s incredibly frustrating that you have got to this stage of your life, and you can’t communicate without losing your rage. But when this impacts your entire life, it’s time to change!
One drink seems like a typical, sociable idea. But that one drink turns into several. One second you are happy and having a great time. The next, you feel like like a bull in a China shop. Inevitably, you argue with someone!
This is just one of the hundreds of scenarios that could occur when intense emotions arise and take control of every rational part of your body.
At some point, social interactions are going to be a necessary part of our lives. Hiding from the rest of the world is appealing. But after a few days, boredom and emptiness will take over. If you aren’t careful, this is just the beginning of destructive behaviors.
Is your boss noticing? Is your family concerned? Have you lost one too many relationships because of your mood?
Everyone needs a little help with their emotions. However, conditions like borderline personality disorder, PTSD, anxiety, and depression are going to make emotions even more difficult to manage.
Everyone could benefit from therapy at some point. But where do you start?
In this guide to Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), you will discover:
- How Marsha Lineham, the founder of Dialectal Behavior Therapy, changed how we
treat some of the most harmful mental health conditions. - What makes DBT different from other therapies due to its unique four principles
- How mindfulness, a 2,500-year-old practice, got its revival and became a crucial
part of DBT. - Six guided meditations to help overcome everything from fear of abandonment to
impulsive behavior—plus four other mindful practices. - The impacts of stress on the body and how one nerve can improve your tolerance to
distress. - Seven distress tolerance exercises to prepare you for an emotional crisis.
- The meaning behind DBT acronyms like D.E.A.R.M.A.N. and F.A.S.T. that are going to
improve your social interactions. - How assertiveness and healthy boundaries will boost your interpersonal effectiveness.
- Free exercises for social skills assessment and understanding emotional triggers
- What it takes to develop the idealized wise mind.
- How to reframe negative thoughts into positive self-talk in three simple steps.
And much more!
Every day you are faced with challenges, and every day you fight through them. But these issues return stronger and stronger, no matter what you try.
Today, you might be in the darkest place you can imagine. You are struggling to make it through the day, let alone be happy.
It’s not that you don’t have the ability to turn your life around. It’s that you are missing the practical knowledge to do so. And here it is, at your fingertips!
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- Daniel
- 01-21-23
This book is really informative and enlightening!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, and as someone studying about DBT for the first time, I found it to be quite helpful. I was able to use the indicated practices, such mindfulness and stress management, because the material was provided in an understandable and clear manner. Anybody looking to learn more about DBT and its advantages should give it a try, in my opinion.
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- Pau
- 01-18-23
Really helpful for me
I have been diagnosed with anxiety and this book is really helpful for me in understanding what I am feeling. It is my first time to hear what Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) but I find it really interesting and helpful on my condition. I would definitely recommend this!
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- Jennifer J. Palmer
- 06-01-23
Easy to understand.
The book lays out a clear and terse system on how to effectively run your business, which is easy to understand
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- Little Ervin
- 05-25-23
A great intro to DBT
I learned about DBT through this book. One great aspect of this book is that it provides practical tips that can be immediately applied in real-life situations. I have always been mindful of managing my emotions, practicing self-control and ultimately fostering better relationships with the people around me. Through this book, I gained valuable insights and wisdom to live a better life.
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- David Chi
- 01-23-23
Awesome!
I'm so glad and thankful that I was able to listen to this book because it's full of knowledge and it will give you ideas on how you can surpass your anxiety. Overall, I really like this book and I will recommend it to my friends. Also, I like the voice of the narrator because it easy to understand.
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- Lj Espinosa
- 01-17-23
I love it!
I appreciated this book for having an audible one since I am having a difficulty in reading. I was hoping for a more thorough explanation of each phase because I'm only now becoming aware of all the advantages of DBT. I found it simple to comprehend everything in this book, and I frequently implement the suggested methods.
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- Andrei Villareal
- 01-18-23
Informative Book
I had never heard of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) before I picked up this book, and I have to say, I was thoroughly impressed by the depth and breadth of knowledge that the author possessed on the subject. As I read through the book, I was struck by how easily the author was able to convey complex information in a way that was easy for me to understand.
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- MS
- 06-07-23
Very informative!
This incredible audiobook could not have come to me at a better time. Having lived with someone who struggles with DBT, I can relate to a lot discussed in this book. RJ Miller offers expert, fresh advice on how to deal with stress as well as distress techniques to prepare for an emotional crisis. It also covers how practicing emotional regulation can help us be more mindful and how it can drastically improve relationships with our loved ones. The narration was excellent and made the content easy to follow and absorb. Highly recommend!
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- Anastacia
- 01-20-23
Must Read!!
One of the things that an adult and a toddler have in common most of the time are about controlling their emotions. This book explain it all clearly in more simple way, the author knows how to get the readers interest by just writing it simply. This is extremely beneficial if you are really struggling and looking for something who can help you to improve your mind and well being.
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- Gwen
- 01-21-23
Excellent book!
Lately, I've been feeling down and stressed. This causes me to be unproductive and lose my self-confidence. Thankfully, I've found this masterpiece! The author helped me understand and control my emotions. Little by little, I'll be able to step out of this dark room. I would definitely recommend this book!
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