Sheri Van Dijk, MSW, is a psychotherapist and renowned dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) expert. She is author of many books with New Harbinger, including Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens and The DBT Workbook for Emotional Relief. Her work has focused on using DBT skills to help people manage their emotions and cultivate lasting well-being. In recent years, Sheri has been specializing in complex trauma.

"Learning behavioral skills with Sheri Van Dijk is like learning astrophysics from Neil deGrasse Tyson: a topic that could be complicated to the point of overwhelming becomes relatable, fun, and inspiring. While polyvagal theory, DBT, and ego-state therapy each offer vital resources for healing from complex trauma, it can be difficult to access them all in one place. This workbook offers a beautiful synthesis of ideas and practices from all three approaches."
--Alejandra Lindan, registered psychotherapist in private practice--Alejandra Lindan

"It felt as if you could hear the book speaking to you! It is a beyond insightful read for individuals affected by trauma and helping professionals alike. The book serves as a practical guide in understanding the transformative impact of trauma, and provides clarity and directions for trauma treatment. DBT skills are well detailed in supporting healing and recovery. I can't wait to share this book with my clients."
--Shivani Gupta, MSW, RSW, EMDRIA, certified therapist in EMDR; and clinical director at Oakridges Therapy Centre in Ontario, Canada--Shivani Gupta, MSW, RSW, EMDRIA

"Whether used as an adjunct to therapy or as a self-help guide, this workbook adeptly offers readers a plethora of practical bottom-up and top-down strategies to support healing and wellness. Through an integrative approach that expertly balances psychoeducation and skills among multiple trauma-informed modalities, the reader is provided with therapeutic tools that support reflection, personal meaning-making, and ultimately meaningful change."
--Jillian Hosey, MSW, RSW, LICSW, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) trainer, ISSTD fellow, and coeditor of The Handbook of Complex Trauma and Dissociation in Children--Jillian Hosey, MSW, RSW, LICSW

"What a welcome addition to Sheri Van Dijk's dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) books. This one incorporates trauma work in a gentle way, drawing on Van Dijk's knowledge of the nervous system and how its internal parts work. Exercises facilitate and deepen learning. Throughout the book, Van Dijk encourages the reader to be patient, going at a pace comfortable for them. This book is a treasure for the layperson or clinical professional."
--Betsy Landau, PhD, NYS-licensed psychologist in private practice--Betsy Landau, PhD

"As a clinical trauma therapist, The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for CPTSD is a must-read. This book offers a practical guide to understanding and healing from complex trauma. It explains how trauma affects life, and introduces DBT skills for distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotion regulation, and building connections. The workbook empowers individuals to enhance their strengths and lead fulfilling lives, making it an essential resource for individuals and clinicians."
--Eliza Fernandes, MSW, RSW, founder and clinical director of a private practice specializing in trauma, with more than twenty-two years of experience in the field--Eliza Fernandes, MSW, RSW

"Whether you are someone looking to better understand trauma or a seasoned therapist, this book offers invaluable insights and practical guidance that will provide opportunity for reflection and to enrich your therapeutic toolkit. Through the lens of polyvagal theory, parts work, and DBT, the author provides clarity and compassion in navigating the intricate terrain of trauma. Each chapter is crafted with empathy and expertise. Drawing from years of clinical experience, Sheri unravels the complexities of trauma allowing for a transformed awareness to facilitate profound healing."
--Jodi-Lyn Knoop, MSW, RSW, social worker and clinical director at Turning Stones Therapy--Jodi-Lyn Knoop, MSW, RSW

"Van Dijk has gifted us an incredible workbook that embodies the principles of trauma work through its structure, tone, and guidance. This DBT skills book is the perfect companion for both therapists and clients on the journey of healing trauma. It offers essential skills and psychoeducation, making it an invaluable resource for supporting trauma survivors. A must-have for anyone committed to trauma recovery and healing."
--Zainib Abdullah, MSW, RSW, RYT, founder and executive director at Wellnest, a psychotherapy clinic in Toronto, ON, Canada--Zainib Abdullah, MSW, RSW, RYT

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Pub date: 2024-12-01

Length: 216 pages