DBT Skills in Schools: Skills Training for Emotional Problem Solving for Adolescents (DBT STEPS-A) (The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series)

By leading experts in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and school-based interventions, this unique manual introduces an innovative social–emotional learning curriculum designed to be taught at the universal level in grades 6-12. The book demonstrates how DBT skills can effectively help adolescents manage difficult emotional situations, cope with stress, and make better decisions.

The manual includes explicit instructions for teaching four key DBT skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. These are presented through 30 detailed lesson plans that provide a structured approach to skill development. Accompanying the lessons are numerous reproducible tools, including 99 handouts, a diary card, and three student tests.

The large-size format of the book facilitates easy photocopying, making it convenient for educators to implement the curriculum in their classrooms. Additionally, users can download and print these materials if preferred.

For younger students, see also DBT Skills in Elementary Schools: Skills Training for Emotional Problem Solving in Grades K-5 (DBT STEPS-E).

This book is part of The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.