The DBT Skills Workbook for Teen Self-Harm is your essential guide to managing emotional pain and overcoming self-harming behaviors. Written by DBT expert Sheri Van Dijk, this practical workbook provides teens with evidence-based tools to transform their relationship with emotions and replace self-destructive habits with healthier coping strategies. Across 176 pages of insightful exercises, you will learn essential DBT skills including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Each skill helps you to engage with your feelings without resorting to harmful behaviors like cutting, substance abuse, or disordered eating.

Mindfulness teaches you to experience emotions without acting on them, allowing for a greater understanding of what you're feeling. Distress tolerance equips you with techniques to manage the overwhelming urge to self-harm, providing strength in moments of crisis. Emotional regulation provides insights into how to control and understand painful feelings, while interpersonal effectiveness fosters self-respect and reduces feelings of worthlessness. This workbook is designed to empower teenagers to create their own personalized action plans for change, enabling them to take charge of their emotional health and well-being. With DBT skills at your fingertips, you can break free from the cycle of self-harm and embrace a more fulfilling life. Perfect for both personal use and therapeutic settings, this workbook is a vital resource for any teen struggling with self-harm.