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| Writer | Jeffrey Brantley, Jeffrey C. Wood, and Matthew McKay |
| Category | Self Development |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | New Harbinger Publications |
| Publish Date | 2019 |
| Pages | 357 |
| File Size | 2 MB |
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Dialectical behavior therapy, developed by Marsha Linehan (1993a, 1993b), is extraordinarily effective at helping people manage their overwhelming emotions. Research shows that dialectical behavior therapy strengthens a person’s ability to handle distress without losing control or acting destructively.
A lot of people struggle with overwhelming emotions. It’s as if the knob is turned to maximum volume on much of what they feel. When they get angry or sad or scared, it shows up as a big, powerful wave that can sweep them off their feet.
If you’ve faced overwhelming emotions in your life, you know what we’re talking about. There are days when your feelings hit you with the force of a tidal wave. And when that happens, it makes you—understandably—afraid to feel things because you don’t want to get swept away by your emotions.
The trouble is, the more you try to suppress or put a lid on your emotions, the more overwhelming they can get. We’ll talk about that in chapters 7 and 8 on emotion regulation. What’s important to know right now is that trying to stop your feelings doesn’t work.
There’s a fair amount of research to suggest that the likelihood of developing intense, overwhelming emotions may be hardwired from birth. But it can also be greatly affected by trauma or neglect during childhood.
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook PDF