The DBT Workbook to Stop Walking on Eggshells: Practical Skills for Families to Improve Relationships and Decrease Conflict When a Family Member Has BPD

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Millions of people suffer from borderline personality disorder (BPD), and countless more live with the effects of loving, caring about, or caring for someone with BPD. The best-selling book, Stop Walking on Eggshells, has helped nearly a million people survive and thrive in relationships with BPD sufferers. This workbook-written specifically for families-takes Eggshells to the next level by empowering readers with skills from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help them connect with empathy, minimize conflict, and take the space they need to thrive.

Evidence-based dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills for surviving and thriving when a family member has BPD.

If you have a family member who struggles with borderline personality disorder (BPD), you're probably familiar with the concept of walking on eggshells. Your loved one may experience intense emotions that are difficult to predict, leaving you feeling stressed, drained, and on edge. So, how can you support your loved one while also taking care of and protecting yourself

From a leading DBT expert and the author of Stop Walking on Eggshells-which has helped nearly a million people successfully navigate their relationships with BPD sufferers-this workbook harnesses the power of DBT, the gold standard for treating BPD. You'll learn to better understand and empathize with your loved one's internal experiences and symptoms, and discover strategies to help you manage your own emotions and stay calm in stressful or upsetting situations. You'll also discover tools for improving communication, tips for boosting self-compassion, and skills for setting healthy boundaries with your loved one.

If you're ready to stop walking on eggshells and start minimizing conflict, connecting with empathy, and making sure your own needs are met, this workbook can help you get started-step by step.

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"The DBT Workbook to Stop Walking on Eggshells provides an accessible, practical guide to navigating the complexities of high-stress relationships with wisdom and empathy. Through clear, actionable dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills, the authors offer strategies to build emotional resilience and establish healthier boundaries. This workbook is a great tool for anyone looking to manage relational challenges while cultivating personal peace and more meaningful connections."
--Marcus Rodriguez, PhD, associate professor at Pitzer College, and director of the Youth and Family Institute in Los Angeles, CA--Marcus Rodriguez, PhD
"This book is an excellent resource for families and professionals alike. Written with deep knowledge of the complex and sometimes confusing mental health condition, borderline personality disorder (BPD), it provides a clear path to improved family relationships. Based on many years of experience working with families of individuals with BPD, it brings compassion, kindness, and wisdom to all involved without compromising fidelity to DBT principles. Highly recommended."
--Tania Alexander, clinical psychologist, and director of the DBT Psychology Clinic in Sydney, Australia--Tania Alexander
"This user-friendly guide empowers families and friends to understand and more effectively connect with emotionally volatile loved ones. Clear explanations, engaging exercises, and relatable examples teach essential skills to help readers and those they care about manage emotionally turbulent interactions. It is so wonderful to have this new workbook that translates the invaluable benefits inspired by DBT into easy-to-apply strategies. Highly recommended!"
--Ronda Oswalt Reitz, PhD, DBT trainer, consultant, and therapist--Ronda Oswalt Reitz, PhD

Author Bio

Randi Kreger is coauthor of Stop Walking on Eggshells, and author or coauthor of three other books: The Stop Walking on Eggshells Workbook, The Essential Family Guide to Borderline Personality Disorder, and Stop Walking on Eggshells for Parents. Kreger is owner and moderator of the Moving Forward family support group, which can be accessed at her website: www.stopwalkingoneggshells.com. She has given presentations throughout the United States and in Japan. She also has a one-on-one coaching practice which can be accessed through her website.