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“Teen readers receive an excellent and practical introduction to
dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) as a method of coping with
psychological distress, from everyday strife all the way to major
emotional trauma. Writing with clarity, Van Dijk, a therapist and
social worker, references situational triggers and lifestyle
circumstances that will likely be immediately recognizable to
teens. The publisher, well-known for its patient guides ed at
assisting trauma sufferers in building sound coping skills, has
presented this guide in a welcoming way, so teens can feel
invited to participate in the mastery of their emotions rather
than be overwhelmed by analytical details. Brief chapters include
exercises that can easily be completed independently, as well as
suggestions for age-appropriate goal setting. … This highly
accessible guide belongs in all collections serving teens.”
—Booklist
“Sheri Van Dijk has written an accessible workbook that includes
useful exercises and relevant examples to help young people grow
their knowledge and skills in managing their painful emotions. I
will recommend this book to my adolescent clients and parents who
consult me.”
—Karma Guindon, MSW, PhD (candidate), RSW, RMFT, therapist in
private practice, and lecturer at the University of Waterloo
“Surviving the Emotional Roller Coaster is an invaluable resource
to any teen, parent, or professional who is dealing with the
complex nature of emotional dysregulation. Sheri Van Dijk has
found an eloquent and understandable way of explaining
comprehensive dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) concepts to an
audience that will greatly benefit. As a clinician, I plan to
refer to and draw from her book in my daily practice.”
—Wendy Hofmann, MSW, RSW, clinical social worker, and partner at
Hofmann & Isaac Individual and Family Counselling in
Aurora, Ontario, Canada
“Sheri Van Dijk has hit it out of the amusement park with this
skill-based approach to surviving the emotional roller coaster.
She effectively helps her readers to identify their overwhelming
emotions and their behavioral challenges while equipping them
with practical strategies to successfully manage them. This
clear, step-by-step description of dialectical behavior therapy
(DBT) skills will indisputably help teens to navigate the twists
and turns of their emotional journey. I will definitely recommend
this engaging, easy-to-use manual to my clients and their
families, and I will keep it close by as a guide in helping my
teen clients to traverse their social and emotional challenges.”
—Francine Mendelowitz, LCSW, psychotherapist and founder of
InterACT New York, an interactive approach to tackling teen
challenges
“This skill-based book brings together an array of dialectical
behavioral therapy (DBT)-based strategies in a well laid out,
uniquely easy-to-read fashion. Surviving the Emotional Roller
Coaster is a must-read as it conveys hope and encouragement to a
population that has typically been seen as a clinical challenge.
This resource gives readers a practical plan which will
undoubtedly lead them on a road to .”
—Michael Isaac, MEd, RSW, clinical social worker, and partner at
Hofmann & Isaac Individual and Family Counselling in Aurora,
Ontario, Canada
“This excellent resource is filled with great examples and
practice exercises that teens can relate to. Van Dijk emphasizes
the importance of learning and practicing skills at one’s own
pace with the goal of making life changes to reduce suffering
associated with escalating emotions.”
—Francine Brill, MD, FRCP(C), child and adolescent psychiatrist
in private practice in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, and consultant
to New Path Youth and Family Services
“Surviving the Emotional Roller Coaster is a remarkably helpful
resource for teenagers and parents, and practitioners working
with teenagers. Sheri Van Dijk’s user-friendly workbook offers
valuable knowledge and practical skills to help teenagers gain an
understanding and awareness of their emotions and learn to manage
difficult emotions, and provides guidance to surviving crises
with calm. She has done a wonderful job at providing simple
practices to help teenagers effectively deal with challenges in
their relationships.”
—Zainib Abdullah, MSW, RSW, mental therapist and crisis
worker at Southlake Regional Centre
“Surviving the Emotional Roller Coaster is a practical guide
modified to provide relevant information for teenagers coping
with managing their emotions in today’s unusually demanding
world. Practicing and using the techniques described in this book
affects the ability to regulate emotions, shape a sense of self,
and y emotional development. I would venture to say that
this book is a must-read for all teenagers and those around
them.”
—Rennet Wong-Gates, MSW, RSW, child, youth, and family therapist
“In Surviving the Emotional Roller Coaster, Sheri Van Dijk has
again written an engaging and user-friendly book. For teens whose
emotions make their life feel as if they are on a roller coaster,
this book provides hope as Van Dijk has explained the skills of
dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in an understandable and
easy-to-follow manner. There are plenty of examples and exercises
making this an interactive book. I would definitely recommend
this book to clients both young and older.”
—Marilyn Becker, MSW, RSW, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
skills therapist in private practice in Richmond Hill, Ontario,
Canada
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About the Author
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Sheri Van Dijk, MSW, is a mental 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 Skills101 for
Teens. Her books focus on using DBT skills to help people manage
their emotions and cultivate lasting well-being. She is also the
recipient of the R.O. Jones Award from the Canadian Psychiatric
Association.
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