Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook : DBT Strategies and Exercises to Manage Symptoms and Improve Well-Being

Learn how to manage BPD with dialectical behavior therapy exercises Borderline personality disorder (BPD) can make it difficult to cope with your emotions and maintain healthy relationships—and it affects everyone differently. But with the right tools, you can learn to manage your symptoms and feel more resilient, balanced, and in control. This Borderline personality disorder workbook offers simple exercises based in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a proven method for BPD treatment. With the expert guidance inside, you'll find practical ways to regulate your body and mind, improve your sense of self, and create positive change in your life. Understand DBT— Learn why DBT is the leading treatment for borderline personality disorder, helping you to stay present, manage intense emotions, and interact with others more effectively. Find what works for you —Discover evidence-based exercises and calming practices that show you how to use DBT in your daily life, along with compassionate advice that helps you feel supported and understood as you learn about BPD. Get additional guidance Complete this BPD workbook on its own or with the reflective writing prompts in the Borderline Personality Disorder Journal. Pick up this borderline personality disorder workbook and start building the skills you need to overcome your symptoms and thrive. Introduction How to Use This Book How to Use This Workbook on an Ebook Device PART I: Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder Chapter 1: Let’s Talk about BPD Chapter 2: DBT for Lasting Change PART II: DBT Strategies to Address BPD and Begin to Heal Chapter 3: Practicing Mindfulness toward Presence and Acceptance Chapter 4: Learning to Tolerate Distress and Painful Situations Chapter 5: Understanding and Regulating Difficult Emotions Chapter 6: Respecting Yourself and Others with Interpersonal Effectiveness Chapter 7: Strategies for Maintaining Progress A Final Note Resources References Acknowledgments About the Author