Personal Transformation, Motivation & Self-Improvement, Motivational, Time Management, Organizational Behavior 

We all understand that emotions are part of being human, a natural instinctive state of mind in relation to one's circumstances, thoughts, or relationships with others. But what happens when the emotions a person experiences don’t quite make sense or are so strong and persistent that their capacity to manage them is overwhelmed? In this manual, the author outlines fundamental DBT skills to provide support and strategies to manage the ‘storm within’. The exercises and tools offered could be applied to recovery goals of skills building for emotional regulation, especially in times of crisis or stress. Challenges with emotional disregulation are described as a neurobiological response, with childhood experiences of ‘invalidating environments’ as a contributing factor. Still, with supports and practice, skills in managing emotions can be learned at any time throughout the lifespan. The book relies on DBT principles, not as a therapy, but as a way of living to manage intense emotions skillfully.