The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook by Matthew McKay Summary
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Master your emotions with this groundbreaking DBT workbook that's earned professional acclaim and helped millions find balance. What if the skills inside could transform your emotional storms into calm waters? Discover why therapists worldwide call this 2-million-copy bestseller "revolutionary" for mental wellness.
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When Emotions Feel Like Drowning
Have you ever felt your emotions turn so intense that they seemed to hijack your entire being? For some people, emotional experiences don't just arrive - they crash in like tsunamis. A minor criticism doesn't sting; it devastates. Disappointment doesn't pass; it lingers like a weight on the chest for days. This isn't weakness or overreaction. For millions navigating borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, or trauma, emotional intensity operates at maximum volume constantly. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emerged from a simple recognition: some people experience feelings with extraordinary force, and suppressing them only makes things worse. Like trying to hold a beach ball underwater, eventually it explodes to the surface with even greater power. What if, instead of fighting emotions, we learned to ride them? Over twenty-five years of research and practice have proven that specific, learnable skills can transform this relationship - not by eliminating painful feelings, but by changing how we respond to them.
The Four Pillars of Emotional Mastery
Weathering the Storm and Understanding Your Inner Landscape
Strategic Retreats, Sensory Sanctuaries, and Advanced Regulation
The Power of Present-Moment Awareness
The Art of Connection Without Losing Yourself
Carrying the Flame Forward
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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