In Relationship Skills 101 for Teens, Sheri Van Dijk-author of Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens-offers powerful tools based in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help you regulate your emotions so you can build better relationships with your parents, friends, and peers.
Sheri Van Dijk, MSW, is a mental health therapist in private practice and at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, ON, Canada. She is the author of The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Bipolar Disorder, Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens, and Calming the Emotional Storm, and is coauthor of The Bipolar Workbook for Teens. In September 2010, she received the R.O. Jones Award from the Canadian Psychiatric Association for her research on using DBT skills to treat bipolar disorder.
"After thirty years of clinical practice, I have finally found a
book that helps teens to identify their feelings and learn
practical skills for changing behaviors. Sheri Van Dijk offers
examples that help readers truly relate to the concepts she
teaches. This easy-to-read guide on improving interpersonal
relationships is a necessity for any teen that wishes to lead a
happier, healthier life. I will definitely recommend it to my
clients."
--Francine Mendelowitz, LCSW, psychotherapist and founder of
InterACT New York
"In this book, Sheri Van Dijk has produced a user-friendly and
easy-to-understand workbook for teens struggling with
relationships. The skills for healthy relationships are explained
and examples given by following several teens experiencing
problems. The exercises to practice the skills are presented in a
way that is simple and straightforward. I will definitely recommend
it to my clients."
--Marilyn Becker MSW, RSW, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
skills therapist in private practice in Richmond Hill, ON,
Canada
"Relationships are complicated, and for many teens, the source of
much distress. In this very clear and user-friendly workbook, Sheri
Van Dijk shares the key components for the development and
enhancement of teens' self-awareness, emotional self-management,
and self-esteem--all of which positively impact the success of
their relationships and connections to others. I found this
workbook easy to read, and view it as a valuable resource for my
teenage clients, as well as their parents."
--Pat Counter, BA, DipCS, RSW, social worker in the Disruptive
Behaviours Program at Southlake Regional Health Centre
"Sheri Van Dijk has done it again! As the author of several books,
she continues to inspire transformation by encouraging mindfulness,
acceptance, and self-compassion. In this book intended to help
teenagers with relationship skills, she explains dialectical
behavior therapy (DBT) in a well-thought-out, easy-to-read manner
with lots of examples. I wish I had known these skills when I was a
teenager! As a therapist for over twelve years, I would also
recommend this book as a valuable resource to therapists, parents,
and others who support teenagers."
--Rennet Wong-Gates MSW, RSW, child and family therapist
"Sheri Van Dijk has managed to successfully simplify and extend the
principles of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into a concise,
user-friendly format. While highlighting the interplay of one's
sense of self and their roles in relationships, the reader is given
clear examples and skills to successfully manage their emotions and
improve communication. Although the intended audience is
adolescents, this book is a valuable resource for parents and
anyone working with teenagers."
--Leanne Garfinkel, MA, clinical psychologist and dialectical
behavior therapy (DBT)-informed therapist
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