The 12 week DBT workbook is a transformative resources for people looking to gain an increased knowledge of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. DBT is a therapy protocol that works on allowing individuals to attain emotional stability and improvement of interpersonal relationships. This book provides an engaging, practical resource that allows novice readers to understand the DBT methodology. It can also be used by people with knowledge of DBT looking to refine/enhance their skills. This book offers a structured framework, and an empathetic tone, making it a good resource for people that are trying to learn about DBT and those looking to review skills. This is a valuable resource for individuals or therapists alike looking to help with these vital skills.
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I found this book to be super helpful and informative. It gives enough background information so that I was able to understand the benefits of DBT. I also felt empowered to embark on the DBT journey. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!

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I found this plan quite helpful and plan to continue to use the steps in this guide in multiple facets of my life.

The 12-Week DBT Plan is a comprehensive guide to Dialectical Behavior Therapy which provides content on implementing the skills of DBT themselves, but also some educational background on the efficacy and aim of DBT. The intention for the use of this 12-week guide is to allow the reader to gain the skills to live in a more emotionally regulated state rather than allow their emotions to guide their life and choices. McBee splits your time equally into the core concepts of DBT: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. As a child/adolescent mental health therapist, I went through this guide/workbook in the mindset of a clinician looking for tools that may be helpful for use in sessions with clients, or as a potential book recommendation for clients (or, even friends and family) who are ready to do more independent work on their own.

Some of the content I enjoyed in particular was the review of "emotion mind, reasonable mind, and wise mind", as this is a concept I introduce often in individual and group therapies - McBee provided a more extensive take on "learning to hear wise mind", which I really appreciated. I find that clients can become frustrated or are even resistant to learning or attempting "mindfulness" as they may believe it to be an intimidating or difficult task. However, this can largely be a misconception, and McBee's presentation and description of mindfulness, as well as the techniques provided for the reader to practice mindfulness, were very well done. Finally, I will definitely go back to McBee's chapter 6 - "Learning to Accept What You Cannot Change", as I really value the insight into radical acceptance, willfulness, and willingness, which once again can be tough concepts for some clients to wrap their heads around. Overall, I thought this was a helpful guide written in language that is easy to comprehend for those who are not as well-versed in DBT as others, making it a nice tool for those looking to do some independent DBT work. It can also be used as a tool for clinicians working with clients or to strengthen a clinician's toolbox, skillset, or ability to describe these concepts in sessions.

Thank you to NetGalley, Callisto Publishing, and Valerie Dunn McBee, LCSW for providing an early digital ARC of this book for my honest review!

The 12-Week DBT Workbook is an absolute game-changer for anyone looking to reclaim emotional balance and build a life that actually feels good to live. Valerie Dunn McBee, LCSW, doesn’t just teach DBT—she makes it accessible, engaging, and, most importantly, doable. With its structured yet flexible approach, this workbook hands you the tools to navigate distress, untangle emotional chaos, and cultivate real, lasting change. Whether you're a newcomer to DBT or looking to deepen your skills, this is the kind of guide that meets you where you are and walks with you toward where you want to be. Practical, compassionate, and powerfully effective—this is DBT at its best.

I’m still working my way through The 12-Week DBT Plan, and so far, it’s been really helpful for me. The exercises and insights in the workbook are providing a great foundation to better understand DBT and apply its principles to my life. I’m finding it to be an engaging and practical resource.

A big thank you to NetGalley for providing me with the copy. It’s been a wonderful opportunity to dive into this material and explore how DBT can support personal growth.

The 12 Week DBT Plan by Valerie Dunn McBee is an accessible and practical guide to implementing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in daily life. Breaking down DBT into a manageable 12-week schedule, the book offers clear explanations of its core principles—mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. With hands-on exercises like writing prompts and routines, McBee provides readers with the tools to manage emotions, reduce stress, and build healthier relationships. A supportive and straightforward resource for anyone looking to create lasting positive change in their life.

An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes! Great job fleshing out all the characters. I give this book FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!

This was a wonderfully comprehensive book. It covered so many of the topics I've covered in therapy over the years. Some of the acronyms were a bit of a stretch but I did like the charts and exercises.