Once you have read Marsha Linehan's seminal books on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, it takes something special to bring something new to the DBT bookshelf. Michelle Henderson and Kate Sherman may have done this by bringing their varied backgrounds, perspectives, personalities, and approaches to the page. The content is nothing new, but the delivery is. That said, it took me forever to read this on a Kindle, hence the three stars. I think this would make for an excellent audiobook or a hard copy to flip through.

I received an advanced reading copy from NetGalley in exchange for this review.

"DBT for Everyone: A Guide to the Perks, Pitfalls, and Possibilities of DBT for Better Mental Health" by Michelle Henderson and Kate Sherman is a comprehensive and accessible resource for individuals seeking to improve their mental health using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Through clear and empathetic prose, the authors demystify the principles of DBT and provide practical strategies for applying its techniques in everyday life. From managing difficult emotions to improving interpersonal relationships, this book covers a wide range of topics relevant to mental well-being. Henderson and Sherman skillfully navigate the complexities of DBT, offering insights into its benefits while also acknowledging the challenges that may arise during the therapeutic process. Whether you're new to DBT or seeking to deepen your understanding, "DBT for Everyone" is an invaluable guide that empowers readers to cultivate greater self-awareness, resilience, and overall mental health.

Great book for someone starting out with DBT. Easy to following chapters and sections broken down in to small, bit sized pieces which made it easier to follow and comprehend. I would recommended to anyone looking to build up their Mental Health library.

This seemed like a really interesting book, but for me I felt it jumped around too much and repeated itself quite a bit when each author was giving their view point. All the different ‘minds’ mentioned confused me. I think as a therapy it would be much more beneficial if given face to face with the book being used as a back up and reinforcement tool. For someone already with a basic knowledge of DBT this book would probably be very helpful.

I came into this with very little background knowledge or experience with DBT but wanted to learn more about as it is something that has come up in my job recently. Although I didn't come out of this with a mastery of the practice of DBT I definitely know more than when I started. I can see myself referring back to this book in the future as I continue to expand my knowledge. I liked the way the book was laid out - the explanation of the concept followed by how each author uses it in their own practice helped me to understand more about what was being discussed. The pros and cons section was helpful in further understanding advantages and limitations of each concept. This book was an easy read in that it never felt like the ideas were too technical or over my head. I would recommend this to people just starting out with DBT as well as those who may be more experienced with it because it provides a different lens through which to consider the elements of DBT and helps to explain why DBT is structured the way it is.

I have done DBT in person before and was looking to perhaps start again, when I came across this book. It was really helpful to be refreshed and it is written in a way that is supporting, encouraging and educating.

This is good for people who have done DBT or are new to the therapy, as well as for professionals who want to know more.

I for one suffer from anxiety, but this book helped me to put things in perspective to know that worry and stress are a normal part of life and how we cope if the most important take away.

Among other things, the book puts forward the idea that worrying is something we can control. I think that is one of the biggest lessons of the book. We CANNOT control everything although as humans we feel like we can. That is the beginning of self sabatoging.

All in all, this is a really useful resource for anyone looking for help with such challenges. Definitely worth checking out and being able to apply to your own practice with dealing with others.

I work in healthcare but have never had much of a chance to learn more about DBT. I found this was a great introduction to the concepts and framework that went beyond completing a group exercise.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read this in return for an honest review. Having worked within a MH setting, I am a big advocate for therapies such as CBT and DBT. I particularly think that those struggling with emotions will really benefit from DBT led therapy and skills.

I was in two minds about this book. I both liked and disliked the viewpoints from the tips from Kate and Michelle. I would have preferred more specific instructions on the 'how to' do the techniques but then like the fact there were tips as some are hard to understand and need to be practised. I think instead, what I would have liked was maybe alternative views for each technique - as not every skill suits all. For example, Kate and Michelle might be real advocates of 'half-smile' but may struggle more with wise mind and so would have benefited from someone else with this. Maybe I am being picky - but I just felt the two viewpoints became repetitive.

HOWEVER, that said, you can't go wrong with educating society in DBT techniques and hopefully this will benefit those who do need it, which makes it a really necessary book.

Dialectical behavior therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy that began with efforts to treat personality disorders and interpersonal conflicts. DBT skills training is made up of four modules;

Mindfulness
Distress tolerance
Emotion regulation
Interpersonal effectiveness
The authors share their knowledge and experiences using DBT therapy in their mental health counseling practices.

This is the first book I have read on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and I think it is a wonderful resource for anyone seeking information on the subject. I took my time and read small sections at a time and highlighted segments that I wanted to remember.

The authors explained all the skills that are involved in the four modules that I named above. They shared the pitfalls and benefits of the skills and provided tips from their personal experiences. Many times, Kate and Michelle would emphasize different things that they considered important about a skill.

I found it very interesting that the DBT skills can be used by anyone who wants to improve their emotional intelligence and create a life worth living. I have read many books on mindfulness, but the other three modules contained skills that I will definitely use in my efforts to improve my relationships

The most beneficial portions of the book are the “About This Skill” sections with the straightforward explanations of each of the DBT skills. However, the organization of the book into individual stories or tips by each author for each skill caused unneeded repetition and would have been better consolidated into brief statements of personal application under the main section, as would the benefits and pitfalls. The effect was to make each skill heavy on word and light on exercises/practice. I would recommend to those who are truly motivated to learn more about DBT beyond group worksheets but not to the average client who might get lost in the organization and personal stories.

As someone who has done intensive outpatient DBT, I am always looking for guides to keep the skills fresh. As I work my way slowly through this book, I’m finding the explanations so helpful. Although this review is based on my personal experience of having been in a 12-week intensive program, I really do think that this book would be beneficial to anyone looking to explore DBT. I’ll update this review when I finish the book, but as I’m slowly going through it as part of my day-to-day, I wanted to give some initial thoughts!

This is a great introduction to DBT concepts for all. I enjoyed the initial information about the authors as you then get a sense of who they are and later this really helps. This book definitely employs the therapeutic use of the self. Both authors give their stories and tips helping to make ideas more concrete and accessible. I loved some of the rephrasing, such as swapping the word exercise for body movement. The book reads easy flowing like a conversation with equals. Each chapter has an exercise at the end to help reflections. They only thing missing for me is use of images and diagrams - although a lot is readily available online I think this would have helped for people who use images to learn.
A good book to refer back to and I recommend for anyone interested or looking to work on their emotional intelligence.

This book is really good. I didn't know anything about DBT yet, just CBT. This helped me understand the fundamentals of DBT. I loved doing the exercises in this book and saved some for later. I already get therapy but it's very helpful to read this book as well. I also liked the tips in every chapter and the benefits.

"DBT for Everyone" by Michelle Henderson and Kate Sherman is your practical roadmap to embracing the power of DBT skills in navigating life's trials. With a grounded approach, the authors take you on a journey through the four core DBT modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. In each chapter, they demystify these skills, drawing from their own experiences to offer insights into their effectiveness for various challenges.

Through engaging journaling prompts, you'll discover how to seamlessly integrate these skills into your daily routine, customizing them to suit your unique needs. This book empowers you to comprehend complex emotions and equips you with the tools to manage them healthily, whether you grapple with mental health issues or simply seek to enhance your coping strategies for everyday stressors. With clarity and authenticity, "DBT for Everyone" dismantles the technicalities and presents DBT skills as a practical solution for real-life application.

I am a special education teacher in a behavioral self-contained classroom. We have social workers who are using DBT with our students as an intervention. The district and director of our program wants us to all be using DBT methods with students. We have had some training; however, it wasn't until I read this book that I understood the rationale behind using therapy with the population of students I teach. I will absolutely use and refer back to this book for input on how to deliver instruction and improve my interactions with students. This book has also assisted me in working with my colleagues to better assist our students.