The Only DBT Skills Workbook for TEENS

The Only DBT Skills Workbook for TEENS You’ll Ever Need by Noah Hawkins is a good choice for a teen or any person who may be in need of learning DBT skills. DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) is a treatment originally developed for those with Borderline Personality Disorder with self-harming tendencies. However, it has been found to be effective in treating a host of other mental health disorders and issues, such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I am writing my thesis on DBT and Narcissistic Abuse Survivors. I found this book helpful in my research. I felt that the way the author onboarded the reader to understanding what DBT is and the skills was excellent. The most important thing is making an emergency plan, which is critical with those seeking help with self-harming behaviors. The author did a really nice job laying the foundation before getting into the skills sections. The worksheets and exercises are laid out in a simple and easy-to-understand manner. One thing I didn’t like was that the book doesn’t go to another page when a new section starts in the middle of the page. That makes it a little cluttered when a therapist would use this for a client or if a client is looking for the worksheet quickly. The graphics inside are utilized well. Overall, I would recommend this book for those looking for clear explanations of DBT, good worksheets to work with the skills, and a younger audience since the language is not overly technical for younger teens to understand. I rate this book a 5 out of 5.