Summary of Matthew McKay, Jeffrey C. Wood & Jeffrey Brantley's The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. #1 Overwhelming emotions are when you experience intense pain that is difficult to cope with. People who struggle with this often use unhealthy, unsuccessful coping strategies because they don’t know what else to do. #2 To avoid long-term suffering, you must learn how to cope with your pain in a healthy way. Distraction skills help you get away from situations that are causing you emotional pain, and self-soothing skills help