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Calming the Emotional Storm : Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills to Manage Your Emotions and Balance Your Life by Sheri Van Dijk (2012, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherNew Harbinger Publications
ISBN-101608820874
ISBN-139781608820870
eBay Product ID (ePID)110987150
Product Key Features
Book TitleCalming the Emotional Storm : Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills to Manage Your Emotions and Balance Your Life
Number of Pages184 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMood Disorders / General, Movements / Behaviorism, Emotions
Publication Year2012
GenreSelf-Help, Psychology
AuthorSheri Van Dijk
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight8 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2011-039780
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"In a world where emotions are at the root of much pain and suffering, Sheri Van Dijk has written a skillful guide to help us acknowledge, experience, and, most importantly, bear the emotional landscape of our lives. The combination of concise language, clear explanations, accessible exercises and insightful case studies make this an exceptional tool for individuals, families, and clinicians alike." --Glenys Smith Elliott, MEd, mental health case manager at York Support Services Network in Ontario, Canada, "In my twenty-two years in the field, I have not encountered a more comprehensive guide to managing one's emotions. Sheri Van Dijk has taken complex psychotherapeutic processes and broken them down in an easy-to-read, accessible format. If you have ever been paralyzed with intense emotions, this is a must-read. I will be recommending this book to my patients." --Jody Joseph Levac, MSW, RSW, PhD, director of mental health at Southlake Regional Health Centre, "This book provides a crystal clear, concise, and lively introduction to DBT techniques for the general reader. It should be helpful for anyone who is interested in growing emotionally and learning how to have a healthier life." -Paula Fuchs, PsyD, assistant clinical professor of psychology in the department of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, " Calming the Emotional Storm is simple, comprehensive, effective, and doable. This encouraging book inspires hope without minimizing that it can take a lot of hard work to make the changes necessary to start living an emotional healthy and balanced life. I will definitely recommend this book to my clients. The exercises in the book support understanding by helping readers stabilize emotional reactions while exploring ways to make positive changes." --Melanie Williams, registered social worker at Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and certified trauma specialist, "Many can relate to experiencing the 'emotional storm' within. In this book, Van Dijk teaches fundamental DBT skills for helping manage these distressing emotions in a way that is accessible to all readers. The exercises and tips offered make this resource practical and easy to use. It provides readers with the skills they need to feel more in control of their emotions and make their lives more manageable." --Diane Petrofski, MSW, RSW, Family Health Team, "In my twenty-two years in the field, I have not encountered a more comprehensive guide to managing one's emotions. Sheri Van Dijk has taken complex psychotherapeutic processes and broken them down in an easy-to-read, accessible format. If you have ever been paralyzed with intense emotions, this is a must-read. I will be recommending this book to my patients." —Jody Joseph Levac, MSW, RSW, PhD, director of mental health at Southlake Regional Health Centre, "Calming the Emotional Storm is a reader-friendly manual that will teach readers how to manage difficult emotions. Each chapter prepares readers for helpful exercises on noticing and validating emotions. The dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills taught here are effective tools for improving self-esteem and work and personal relationships that will undoubtedly help readers gain a healthy balance in their lives, even in moments of crisis or stress. Calming the Emotional Storm will be a valuable asset to my clients and help them improve their overall well-being." --Barbara L. Anschuetz, EdD, CTS, certified trauma specialist and traumatologist, " Calming the Emotional Storm is a reader-friendly manual that will teach readers how to manage difficult emotions. Each chapter prepares readers for helpful exercises on noticing and validating emotions. The dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills taught here are effective tools for improving self-esteem and work and personal relationships that will undoubtedly help readers gain a healthy balance in their lives, even in moments of crisis or stress. Calming the Emotional Storm will be a valuable asset to my clients and help them improve their overall well-being." -Barbara L. Anschuetz, EdD, CTS, certified trauma specialist and traumatologist, "In my twenty-two years in the field, I have not encountered a more comprehensive guide to managing one's emotions. Sheri Van Dijk has taken complex psychotherapeutic processes and broken them down in an easy-to-read, accessible format. If you have ever been paralyzed with intense emotions, this is a must-read. I will be recommending this book to my patients." -Jody Joseph Levac, MSW, RSW, PhD, director of mental health at Southlake Regional Health Centre, "Many can relate to experiencing the 'emotional storm' within. In this book, Van Dijk teaches fundamental DBT skills for helping manage these distressing emotions in a way that is accessible to all readers. The exercises and tips offered make this resource practical and easy to use. It provides readers with the skills they need to feel more in control of their emotions and make their lives more manageable." -Diane Petrofski, MSW, RSW, Family Health Team, " Calming the Emotional Storm is a reader-friendly manual that will teach readers how to manage difficult emotions. Each chapter prepares readers for helpful exercises on noticing and validating emotions. The dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills taught here are effective tools for improving self-esteem and work and personal relationships that will undoubtedly help readers gain a healthy balance in their lives, even in moments of crisis or stress. Calming the Emotional Storm will be a valuable asset to my clients and help them improve their overall well-being." --Barbara L. Anschuetz, EdD, CTS, certified trauma specialist and traumatologist, "Sheri Van Dijk's new book is a well laid-out, user-friendly manual that can assist people in learning new skills to live a calmer, more effective life. I would recommend it to anyone who feels intense emotions." -Cheri Faris, BMgt, MSW, RSW, clinical social worker at the Canadian Mental Health Association, "This book provides a crystal clear, concise, and lively introduction to DBT techniques for the general reader. It should be helpful for anyone who is interested in growing emotionally and learning how to have a healthier life." --Paula Fuchs, PsyD, assistant clinical professor of psychology in the department of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, " Calming the Emotional Storm is simple, comprehensive, effective, and doable. This encouraging book inspires hope without minimizing that it can take a lot of hard work to make the changes necessary to start living an emotional healthy and balanced life. I will definitely recommend this book to my clients. The exercises in the book support understanding by helping readers stabilize emotional reactions while exploring ways to make positive changes." -Melanie Williams, registered social worker at Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and certified trauma specialist, "In a world where emotions are at the root of much pain and suffering, Sheri Van Dijk has written a skillful guide to help us acknowledge, experience, and, most importantly, bear the emotional landscape of our lives. The combination of concise language, clear explanations, accessible exercises and insightful case studies make this an exceptional tool for individuals, families, and clinicians alike." -Glenys Smith Elliott, MEd, mental health case manager at York Support Services Network in Ontario, Canada, "Calming the Emotional Storm is simple, comprehensive, effective, and doable. This encouraging book inspires hope without minimizing that it can take a lot of hard work to make the changes necessary to start living an emotional healthy and balanced life. I will definitely recommend this book to my clients. The exercises in the book support understanding by helping readers stabilize emotional reactions while exploring ways to make positive changes." --Melanie Williams, registered social worker at Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and certified trauma specialist, "Sheri Van Dijk's new book is a well laid-out, user-friendly manual that can assist people in learning new skills to live a calmer, more effective life. I would recommend it to anyone who feels intense emotions." --Cheri Faris, BMgt, MSW, RSW, clinical social worker at the Canadian Mental Health Association
Dewey Decimal152.4
SynopsisWhen you have difficulties managing your emotions, it can feel like you're losing control of your whole life. Anger, hurt, grief, worry, and other intense feelings can be overwhelming, and how you react to these emotions can impact your ability to maintain relationships, succeed at work, or even think straight! If you find it difficult to understand, express, and process intense emotions--and most of us do--this book is for you. Calming the Emotional Storm is your guide to coping with difficult emotions calmly and responsibly by using powerful skills from dialectical behavior therapy. This method combines cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to change the way you respond to stressful situations. By practicing these skills, you can stop needless emotional suffering and develop the inner resilience that will help you weather any emotional storm. This book will teach you how to: * Establish a balanced life for an everyday sense of well-being * Let go of unwanted worries and fears * Become better at accepting yourself and others * Work through a crisis without letting emotions take over, When you have difficulties managing your emotions, it can feel like you're losing control of your whole life. Anger, hurt, grief, worry, and other intense feelings can be overwhelming, and how you react to these emotions can impact your ability to maintain relationships, succeed at work, or even think straight If you find it difficult to understand, express, and process intense emotions--and most of us do--this book is for you. Calming the Emotional Storm is your guide to coping with difficult emotions calmly and responsibly by using powerful skills from dialectical behavior therapy. This method combines cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to change the way you respond to stressful situations. By practicing these skills, you can stop needless emotional suffering and develop the inner resilience that will help you weather any emotional storm. This book will teach you how to: -Establish a balanced life for an everyday sense of well-being -Let go of unwanted worries and fears -Become better at accepting yourself and others -Work through a crisis without letting emotions take over, When you have difficulties managing your emotions, it can feel like you're losing control of your whole life. Anger, hurt, grief, worry, and other intense feelings can be overwhelming, and how you react to these emotions can impact your ability to maintain relationships, succeed at work, or even think straight If you find it difficult to understand, express, and process intense emotions--and most of us do--this book is for you. Calming the Emotional Storm is your guide to coping with difficult emotions calmly and responsibly by using powerful skills from dialectical behavior therapy. This method combines cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to change the way you respond to stressful situations. By practicing these skills, you can stop needless emotional suffering and develop the inner resilience that will help you weather any emotional storm. This book will teach you how to: - Establish a balanced life for an everyday sense of well-being - Let go of unwanted worries and fears - Become better at accepting yourself and others - Work through a crisis without letting emotions take over, Sheri Van Dijk presents Calming the Emotional Storm, an easy-to-read introduction to the dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills that can help readers keep calm in the face of distressing emotions and regain emotional balance in their lives.
LC Classification NumberBF511.V36 2012
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- Nov 03, 2020
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One of the few self help books I have purchased that was actually helpful with my stunted relationship skills, irrational fears and anxiety. So glad I found it on Audible, and got the paperback because I enjoy real books more.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
