DBT Skills in Schools: Skills Training for Emotional Problem Solving for Adolescents (DBT STEPS-A)

by James J. Mazza, Elizabeth T. Dexter-Mazza, Alec L. Miller

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills have been demonstrated to be effective in helping adolescents manage difficult emotional situations, cope with stress, and make better decisions. From leading experts in DBT and school-based interventions, this unique manual offers the first nonclinical application of DBT skills. The book presents an innovative social–emotional learning curriculum designed to be taught at the universal level in grades 6–12. Explicit instructions for teaching the skills--mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness--are provided in 30 lesson plans, complete with numerous reproducible tools: 99 handouts, a diary card, and three student tests. The large-size format facilitates photocopying; purchasers also get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials.

This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.

Genres: Psychology, Mental Health, Social Work

490 pages, Paperback

First published April 14, 2016

Reviews

[Norm]

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[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a full-time college student this book was a requirement for my course. This book is an amazing resource which provides a ton of information. It includes activities to take the guess work out of the planning. Every activity can be modified to fit your particular group with some planning and thinking ahead. The book was very thorough and packed with a wealth of knowledge and ideas. I highly recommend this book to anyone.

[Aryn Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this and have already started implementing parts of this into my work at school. Great resource.