Last Updated: May 16, 2023 @ 3:03 pm.

What is the best DBT workbooks? Known as dialectical behavior therapy or DBT, this therapy has helped thousands of folks with mental health issues. We asked therapists who do DBT what workbooks are best. Then we looked at several of these suggestions to find the ones that are easiest to use. Here are the DBT workbooks we think are best.

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DBT 101: What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

Developed by American psychotherapist Marsha Linehan, dialectical behavior therapy or DBT helps focus on mindfulness to address mental health issues. 

DBT is a collection of skills training and psychotherapy. To help build skills, workbooks are useful for folks who are getting this training.

Key skills include emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness. 

After looking at half dozen DBT workbooks and consulting with experts in the field, we pick these workbooks as the best bets on the subject.

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Best For Young Adults

Helps manage emotions
We like the practice exercises in this book, which cover both introductory and advanced DBT skills. Easy to use.
$15.39

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Best For Therapists

Opens flat, easy to use
Helpful and thorough, this DBT workbook is best for practitioners to help clients with skills and goals.
$39.98

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Best For Review

Easy excercises to follow
We think these color-coded cards are excellent review for those who have completed a DBT class. Well-written with detailed self-soothing tips.
$18.37

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