Bøger af Suzette Bray

Find calm, confidence, and reassurance as you build the skills to navigate borderline personality disorderDid you know that the best and most thoroughly proven treatment for borderline personality disorder is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)? That's because it teaches you effective ways to accept and regulate your emotions so you can lessen the power they hold over you. By practicing the mindfulness and resilience that comes with DBT, it gets easier to communicate your needs, discover your sense of self, and maintain healthier relationships with the people in your life. And this workbook shows you how.With clear explanations of each concept and a wide variety of write-in exercises and self-assessments, it's your guide to understanding your diagnosis, learning how to manage difficult situations in the moment, and making positive change in your life.Advice from an expert-Author Suzette Bray is a licensed therapist with more than 20 years of clinical experience helping adults, children, and families succeed with evidence-based treatments.Actionable solutions-Go beyond just general therapy language with exercises and strategies you can implement right away in your daily life to manage BPD symptoms when they strike.Get even more support-Complete this workbook on its own, or alongside the reflective writing prompts in the companion, Borderline Personality Disorder Journal.Discover a treatment plan you can use on your own or with a therapist to take charge of your BPD!

Understand the basics of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). DBT can help you regulate your emotions and build a life that aligns with your values and goals. This book offers an accessible introduction to the core concepts and practices of DBT, breaking it down into smaller, easier-to-grasp components that make it more manageable to learn and incorporate into your life. What sets this DBT manual apart: DBT fundamentals--Explore what DBT is and how it can support healthier emotional management, helping you let go of destructive behaviors and create new, productive behaviors. Four key skills--Learn the four essential DBT skills--mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness--and get practical strategies and tips for practicing them. DBT in action--Bring DBT to life through relatable anecdotes and realistic examples that help illustrate the more difficult concepts and skills. Discover the power of DBT and start improving your emotional regulation skills today. -- Publisher's description.

Manage your emotions instead of letting them manage you Emotions are a part of every thought and action we take, but when we neglect them it's hard to live a full and connected life. This supportive workbook provides advice, exercises, and tools that will help you understand and manage your feelings as you learn to practice compassion for yourself and others. What sets this workbook apart from other books on untangling emotions and social emotional learning: Emotions 101—Learn what impacts emotions, how they can impact you, and how well you currently relate to yours. Build an emotional tool kit—Look inward to better understand your emotions using a wide range of exercises that will help you practice patience and self-compassion, including journaling, mindfulness, and gratitude. Work with your emotions—Deep dive into what triggers them, tips for managing them, and how to use your newfound knowledge to spur personal growth. Master emotional regulation and improve your life and relationships using Your Emotions and You: A Workbook.