Sheri Van Dijk, MSW, is a mental health therapist and renowned dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) expert. She is author of seven books, including Calming the Emotional Storm, Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens, and Relationship Skills 101 for Teens. Her books focus on using DBT skills to help people manage their emotions and cultivate lasting well-being. She is also recipient of the R.O. Jones Award from the Canadian Psychiatric Association.
"I highly recommend this book for all teachers and parents to read.
I have been teaching for more than thirty years and cutting is one
of the biggest problems among teens. I've seen many of my students
struggle with this disorder. The problem is I haven't found a
reliable form of therapy for this disorder. Luckily, this book will
help. It is based on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills, and
provides solutions and easy-to-follow strategies for those with
self-harming tendencies."
--Jackson Yee, MA, middle school teacher--Jackson Yee,
MA
"In this engaging workbook, Van Dijk provides teens who self-harm
with invaluable guidance on key DBT skills. The workbook will
resonate with teens through vivid and youth-relevant examples,
engaging exercises, and a clear and creative way of organizing and
presenting the DBT skills. Teens will find wise guidance not only
on how to overcome self-harm, but more importantly, how to build a
life worth living. I strongly recommend this workbook for teens who
struggle with self-harm."
--Alexander L. Chapman, PhD, RPsych, professor of psychology
at Simon Fraser University, president of the DBT Centre of
Vancouver, and coauthor of The Borderline Personality Disorder
Survival Guide--Alexander L. Chapman, PhD, RPsych
"Inflicting physical pain to release emotional pain can have
debilitating effects on a teen's life. With unparalleled expertise
in DBT, Sheri gives you an easy-to-follow guide that enables
readers to assess problematic coping patterns, and challenge
self-harming behaviors in meaningful and lasting ways. Detailed
examples validate personal experiences and demonstrate how to
implement skills to reduce suffering."
--Shivani V. Gupta MSW, RSW, clinical director at Oakridges
Therapy Centre in Richmond Hill, ON, Canada--Shivani V. Gupta MSW,
RSW
"Sheri does an exceptional job of outlining valuable skills; and
describes a way for the reader to incorporate them into their
lives. We can lose the power of a message with complicating
theories and in-depth explanations. Sheri has managed to
demonstrate incredible acceptance and validation, with positive and
accessible directions for change; and she does so beautifully in
print form. Within the learning and choices offered here, there is
an invitation to pause and consider the options available. Well
suited in both her choice of language, and balancing both text and
worksheets. This workbook offers a path to recover from unhealthy
coping, while learning how to emotionally regulate."
--Leanne M. Garfinkel, MA, SEP, registered psychotherapist
(CRPO)--Leanne M. Garfinkel, MA, SEP
"Sheri Van Dijk does a wonderful job explaining self-harming and
self-destructive behaviors in non-shaming ways. She starts the book
by saying that people engage in these behaviors for valid
reasons--they want to cope with painful experiences and emotions.
However, we soon learn that there are more healthy and effective
ways to deal with difficulties and pain. This book is well written
and accessible for teens (and adults) who want to work through the
skill-building exercises on their own or with a therapist. This
workbook is helpful for those dealing with difficult life
situations and painful emotions so they can live a healthier
life."
--Karma Guindon, PhD, RSW, CCFT, psychotherapist,
consultant, and educator in private practice in Bolton and
Newmarket, ON, Canada--Karma Guindon, PhD, RSW, CCFT
"Sheri Van Dijk has done it again! This informative and practical
book will be invaluable in helping people to understand why they
engage in self-harming behaviors, and how they can use DBT skills
to develop alternative responses to their emotional distress."
--Greg Samuelson, registered nurse and registered
psychotherapist practicing in Ontario, Canada; and founding member
of the Canadian Network for Compassion Focused Therapy--Greg
Samuelson
"This warm, easy-to-understand workbook takes readers on a journey
to understand why they may engage in self-harming behaviors, and
teaches them healthier alternatives to manage their emotions. Sheri
Van Dijk breaks down the practical strategies and skills offered in
this workbook in a compassionate, nonjudgmental way. An essential
tool for any teen struggling with self-harm!"
--Maggie Mullen, LCSW, culturally responsive social worker,
national trainer, and author of The Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Skills Workbook for Psychosis--Maggie Mullen, LCSW
"This workbook provides an easy-to-use tool for teens engaging in
self-harming and self-destructive behaviors. Parents, clinicians,
and others within a teen's circle of care will also benefit from
the psychoeducation this book holds. The workbook uses
teen-friendly language, illuminating stories, and engaging
activities to explore healthier patterns of behavior. Used on its
own or in addition to psychotherapy, this provides an excellent
option for teens looking to improve well-being."
--Michelle Brans, MA, registered psychotherapist with the
Ontario College of Psychotherapists; clinical director of Counting
Butterflies Child, Youth and Family Wellness; and psychotherapist
in private practice specializing in teenage and emerging adult
mental well-being--Michelle Brans, MA
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