Even if you've just been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, it's likely that you've been living with it for a long time. You've probably already developed your own ways of coping with recurring depression, the consequences of manic episodes, and the constant, uncomfortable feeling that you're at the mercy of your emotions. Some of these methods may work; others might do more harm than good. The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Bipolar Disorder will help you integrate your coping skills with a new and effective dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) plan for living well with bipolar disorder. The four DBT skills you'll learn in this workbook-mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness-will help you manage your emotional ups and downs and minimize the frequency and intensity of depressive and manic episodes. By using this book in conjunction with medication and professional care, you'll soon experience relief from your bipolar symptoms and come to enjoy the calm and confident feeling of being in . • Learn mindfulness and acceptance skills • Cope with depressive and manic episodes in healthy ways • Manage difficult emotions and impulsive urges • Maintain relationships with friends and family members
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"In this thorough and engaging workbook, Sheri Van Dijk breaks new ground by adapting dialectical behavior therapy for people living with bipolar disorder. This workbook provides patients struggling with this illness with a clear program and real-life day-to-day tools for coping. This workbook will help many people with bipolar disorder find order in their lives. A welcome addition to the helping field."
--Paul Cappuccio, MSW, RSW, clinical manager of outpatient mental health services as Southlake Regional Health Centre and lecturer at Queens University
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Sheri Van Dijk, MSW, is a mental health therapist in private practice and at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, ON, Canada. She is the author of The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Bipolar Disorder, Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens , and Calming the Emotional Storm , and is coauthor of The Bipolar Workbook for Teens . In September 2010, she received the R.O. Jones Award from the Canadian Psychiatric Association for her research on using DBT skills to treat bipolar disorder. Zindel V. Segal, PhD, is professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, Scarborough. He is author of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression and The Mindful Way through Depression .
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The lives of individuals with BiPolar Disorder are often wrought with thoughts/feelings/behaviours that are out of balance. This very powerful, well presented workbook sets out practical exercises in a very easy to follow, user friendly manner,that enables them to gain the skills needed to attain a sense of control and balance over their lives.
Shirley Eyles, B.A., Certified Mental Health Nurse, Certified Theraplay Therapist in private practice
Shirley Eyles, B.A., Certified Mental Health Nurse, Certified Theraplay Therapist in private practice
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Bipolar Disorders are very challenging conditions. For people diagnosed and their close ones, they often leave a sense of helplessness, confusion and despair. With this book, Sheri Van Dijk provides a very practical tool, with up to date knowledge. The information is very well presented, clear and concise. The exercises suggested rely on already proven clinical strategies. But the hallmark of her work, is that it provides a well needed opportunity for empowering a clinical population and their relatives, for whom hope is one the greatest gifts.
-Nancy Poirier, Psychologist, Bipolar Disorders Program
Douglas Institute for Mental Health
Montreal, Qc, Canada
-Nancy Poirier, Psychologist, Bipolar Disorders Program
Douglas Institute for Mental Health
Montreal, Qc, Canada
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Although this book is written for bipolar disorders, it can also be of great value to those with borderline personality disorders. The comfortable writing style make Dialectical Behavior Therapy easy to understand. Full of useful exercises. Very helpful and informative. Highly recommended.
Chris Van Krieken
Thornhill, Ontario
Chris Van Krieken
Thornhill, Ontario
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