DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents

The DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents by Alec L. Miller and Jill H. Rathus provides clinicians with essential tools to deliver dialectical behavior therapy to teens. It includes structured lessons on mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, using handouts and worksheets to help adolescents build resilience and manage emotional challenges effectively in therapy settings.

The DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents offers a comprehensive guide for therapists working with teens facing emotional challenges. Developed by experts Alec L. Miller and Jill H. Rathus, it adapts DBT principles to the adolescent context, focusing on skill-building in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Clinicians will find ready-to-use lesson plans, handouts, and worksheets designed to engage adolescents in therapy. The manual emphasizes practical application, helping young clients develop coping strategies for everyday stressors and intense emotions.

With a focus on group and individual formats, this resource supports flexible implementation in various clinical settings. It promotes a balanced approach to therapy, integrating validation with skill instruction to foster adolescent growth and resilience.

The manual draws on established DBT frameworks, tailored for the unique developmental needs of teenagers. It provides clear guidance for adapting sessions to individual progress and challenges.