The Ultimate DBT Skills Guide for Kids: 100+ Activities to Master Your Feelings, Win at Friendships, and Conquer Challenges (The DBT Skills Series) Hardcover – October 22, 2025

Big feelings can be hard — but learning to handle them doesn’t have to be.The Ultimate DBT Skills Guide for Kids is a friendly, full-color workbook that helps children understand their emotions, calm their minds, and feel confident handling life’s ups and downs. Based on proven Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and written in language kids actually enjoy, this interactive guide transforms emotional learning into a fun, creative adventure.Designed especially for kids ages 7–13, this book turns big concepts into bite-sized lessons filled with color, humor, and heart. It includes over 100 engaging activities, 30+ charts and checklists, and clear, practical tools that kids can use at home, at school, or anywhere they need support.Inside, Kids Will Learn How To:Understand how their brains and emotions work togetherUse mindfulness to focus, calm down, and stay presentBuild a personal calm-down kit that really helpsRide out tough emotions with distress tolerance tools that workRegulate big feelings without bottling them up or explodingCommunicate clearly, set boundaries, and navigate friendshipsTrack progress, recognize triggers, and celebrate small winsEach section is filled with colorful visuals, simple language, and interactive exercises that keep learning fun and empowering. From decoding emotions to creating mindful routines, kids learn how to pause, think, and choose healthy ways to respond — not just react.Book Highlights:Over 100 hands-on activities and reflection prompts30+ charts and tables for quick reference and real-world practiceEasy-to-follow lessons on mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and people skillsParent Guide with practical advice, conversation tips, and family activitiesPerfect for sensitive, thoughtful, or neurodivergent kids who feel emotions deeplyWhat Kids and Parents Will Gain:Tools to stay calm during stress, anger, or anxietyConfidence to express emotions in healthy waysStronger friendships and better communication skillsA sense of pride and self-awareness that lasts far beyond the pageFrom Overwhelmed to In Control — One Skill at a TimeEmotions aren’t something to fix — they’re something to understand. With warmth, humor, and heart, The Ultimate DBT Skills Guide for Kids shows children how to turn “too much” into “I’ve got this.”Open the book, grab your favorite pen, and start your adventure toward confidence, calm, and connection — one skill at a time. Read more