Matthew McKay, PhD, is a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. He has authored and coauthored numerous books, including The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook, Self-Esteem, Thoughts and Feelings, When Anger Hurts, and ACT on Life Not on Anger. He has also penned two novels, Us and The Wawona Hotel. McKay received his PhD in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, and specializes in the cognitive behavioral treatment of anxiety and depression. He lives and works in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
"The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook, Second
Edition by McKay, Wood, and Brantley is a welcome resource for
DBT therapists, clients, and anyone looking to enhance their use of
effective psychological skills. The authors devote ample and
necessary time to developing awareness skills with mindfulness
practice, and include useful mediation scripts as well as clear
guidelines for their use. The workbook is clearly written, and
includes new distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness
skills, multiple worksheets, and an excellent description of the
importance of implementing exposure with step-by-step instructions
for using this powerful tool effectively. The workbook is a
'must-have' and will improve the quality of life of anyone who
implements its suggestions."
--Britt Rathbone, MSSW, LCSW-C, coauthor of Dialectical
Behavior Therapy for At-Risk Adolescents, What Works with
Teens, and Parenting a Teen Who Has Intense
Emotions--Britt Rathbone, MSSW, LCSW-C
"As a fellow dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) consumer, DBT
therapist, and DBT author, I am always on the lookout for simple,
practical, and effective ways of making DBT skills usable,
accessible, and applicable to the average reader. In this book, you
will find just that! Even after using, teaching, researching, and
writing about DBT concepts for more than a decade, I now have a
richer understanding of DBT that I am excited to try on
myself...and share with others!"
--Kirby Reutter, PhD, bilingual clinical psychologist with
the Department of Homeland Security, and author of The
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for PTSD--Kirby
Reutter, PhD
"Building on their original best seller, McKay, Wood, and Brantley
have incorporated recent research and new developments in DBT into
the second edition of The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills
Workbook. The result is a comprehensive, user-friendly guide to
DBT skills, chock-full of exercises that will help clients learn
the skills that will help in their struggle with overwhelming
emotions, and that will also make DBT more accessible to
clinicians."
--Sheri Van Dijk, MSW, psychotherapist, international
speaker, and author of several DBT books, including Don't Let
Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens--Sheri Van Dijk, MSW
"For people who struggle with intense, painful emotions, this
workbook is a great resource. It teaches the skills of DBT,
including the newest skills, and provides examples and exercises to
strengthen learning. Those who apply themselves to the program
outlined in this book will acquire the skills necessary to
experience strong emotions without resorting to behavior patterns
that harm relationships and decrease quality of life. DBT skills,
used daily as directed, change lives for the better!"
--Cedar R. Koons, LCSW, is an LBC-DBT-certified DBT
therapist, a mindfulness retreat leader, an international DBT
consultant, and author of The Mindfulness Solution for Intense
Emotions--Cedar R. Koons, LCSW
"Knowing how to effectively regulate emotions is not something we
are born with. This updated manual provides a road map and
step-by-step instructions for enhancing emotional well-being. It is
easy to read and easy to use--with new techniques focusing on
increasing compassion towards the self and others, and novel
strategies for dealing with intense emotions. Highly recommended
for anyone struggling with regulating emotions or interested in
improving their emotional intelligence."
--Thomas R. Lynch, PhD, FBPsS, emeritus professor in the
school of psychology at University of Southampton, United Kingdom;
and author of Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy
and The Skills Training Manual for Radically Open Dialectical
Behavior Therapy--Thomas R. Lynch, PhD, FBPsS
"McKay and colleagues have revolutionized DBT by replacing
traditional skills training with this quintessential compendium of
state-of-the-art strategies for effective coping and valued living.
The authors have brilliantly distilled decades of research into
refreshingly clear constructs that help individuals understand and
overcome suffering, and improve their cognitive, behavioral, and
socio-emotional functioning. Relatable examples and user-friendly
worksheets facilitate readers' learning and their ability to
utilize skills across a broad range of everyday problems. Whether
you are a consumer seeking expert help, or a clinician wanting to
improve your ability to better serve clients, this is a must-have
resource for any library."
--Rochelle I. Frank, PhD, assistant clinical professor in
the department of psychology at the University of California,
Berkeley; adjunct professor at The Wright Institute; and coauthor
of The Transdiagnostic Road Map to Case Formulation and
Treatment Planning--Rochelle I. Frank, PhD
"The authors have produced yet another example of accessible and
clear instructions for those coping with overwhelming emotions like
guilt, anger, shame, and anxiety. The acronyms used are simple and
easy to remember. The many examples and exercises in the book
assist the reader to do the work that DBT demands. While staying
true to the DBT model, the authors go beyond Linehan to synthesize
adaptations of research and clinical instruments useful for both
home and clinic. I was particularly impressed with their inclusion
of exposure-based cognitive rehearsal, so the user deals with
intense emotions in the moment."
--Thomas Marra, PhD, author of Depressed and Anxious,
Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Private Practice, and the
forthcoming The Path of Wisdom on Emotion Regulation--Thomas
Marra, PhD
"The individual struggling with overwhelming emotions, as wells as
DBT therapists, will benefit significantly from this workbook.
McKay, Wood, and Brantley have expanded and translated DBT skills,
making Linehan's iconic work on emotional skill building even more
accessible and easy to apply to everyday life."
--Kate Northcott, MA, MFT, DBT therapist in private practice
with Mindfulness Therapy Associates; and director of New
Perspectives Center for Counseling, a nonprofit counseling center
in San Francisco, CA--Kate Northcott, MA, MFT
"This book has taken DBT skills, and provided a comprehensive
framework to guide a client from first introduction to DBT through
the development of a deeper proficiency in skill use. The
additional focus on self-compassion and exposure-based cognitive
rehearsal is vital to bridging the gap between learning new
behaviors and using them when they truly matter--during times of
emotional arousal and when it's a struggle to cope. I would highly
recommend this book to clinicians and readers who want to build a
rich array of strategies to survive painful emotions and live fully
in everyday life."
--Christy Matta, MA, health manager at Stanford's Health
Improvement Program, and author of The Stress
Response--Christy Matta, MA
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