The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook by Matthew McKay, Jeffrey C. Wood & Jeffrey Brantley is one of the most-used mental-health workbooks in print. It translates DBT — the gold-standard therapy developed by Marsha Linehan — into clear, do-it-yourself exercises anyone can practise.
The Four Core DBT Skill Sets
- Mindfulness — anchor yourself in the present moment
- Distress tolerance — survive crises without making them worse
- Emotion regulation — understand and manage intense feelings
- Interpersonal effectiveness — communicate needs and set boundaries
Widely recommended by therapists as a complement to treatment, and effective for anxiety, anger, self-harm urges, borderline personality disorder and everyday emotional overwhelm.
Book Details
| Title | The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook |
| Authors | Matthew McKay, PhD & Jeffrey C. Wood, PsyD |
| Publisher | New Harbinger Publications |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| ISBN-13 | 9781684034581 |
| Genre | Mental Health / Psychology |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the DBT workbook without a therapist?
Yes — it’s designed for self-help use and also works alongside therapy as homework between sessions.
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Can I use the DBT Skills Workbook without a therapist?
Yes — it is written for self-guided practice and is also widely assigned as homework between therapy sessions.
Which skills does the DBT workbook teach?
All four core DBT modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Who created Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
DBT was developed by psychologist Marsha Linehan; this workbook adapts her methods into accessible self-help exercises.
When will The DBT Skills Workbook be back in stock?
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What Readers Say
4.7★ average · 10,000+ ratings on Amazon · ABCT Self-Help Seal of Merit
★★★★★ “Absolute gem! This book will change your life. This book was a life saver… even for people that aren't BPD, this book is full of coping skills, self improvement techniques for anyone.”
— Coralu · Amazon · Verified Purchase · 2025
★★★★★ “Honestly, if you have BPD or attachment issues, this book is the best guide to helping yourself. Has improved me as a person in such a short time.”
— Tommy · Amazon · Verified Purchase · 2024
★★★★☆ “Really good with a dash of warning. I have found this book immensely helpful. It empowers you to take action in a productive, healthy way. One caution: it lacks a woman's voice and input.”
— Verified Buyer · Amazon · 2025
★★★★☆ “Very good choice if you want to give DBT a try — neutral, non-judgmental, and broadly applicable beyond BPD.”
— Mental Health @ Home · Book Review
★★★★☆ “I am a therapist and recently started training in mindfulness and DBT — this is a great resource to use as a guideline for clients as well as for personal use. It gives great step-by-step explanations and charts to be used with a client”
— A. Chou · Amazon ★★★★☆ Verified Purchase
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