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DBT Skills Toolbox for Children | 50 Tools to Manage Emotions and Anxiety

Name: DBT Skills Toolbox for Children | 50 Tools to Manage Emotions and Anxiety
Brand: Ioanna Dimitriadou, Psychologist – Special Educator
SKU: EB1479
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50 practical tools for emotion regulation, anxiety management, and strengthening self-control

Ioanna Dimitriadou, Psychologist – Special Educator

The book DBT Skills Toolbox for Children includes 50 practical tools for children ages 6–12, based on the principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Through creative activities, visual metaphors, breathing exercises, and structured worksheets, it supports emotion recognition and regulation, anxiety and thought management, coping with difficult situations, and the development of social and communication skills.

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✔ 50 practical DBT tools for children ages 6–12

✔ 5 structured thematic sections on emotions, thoughts, calming, and communication

✔ Experiential techniques using metaphors, role-play, breathing exercises, and visual aids

✔ Detailed guidance for adults with objectives, dialogues, and implementation steps

✔ DBT Skills Scale for observing and assessing progress

Description

DBT tools for managing emotions and anxiety

Age Group: 6+

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is based on the balance between accepting emotional experience and changing behaviors that create difficulties for the child. The book adapts this philosophy to the developmental needs of children ages 6–12, using simple images and familiar concepts such as Sage the Wise Owl, the Remote Control, the Energy Battery, and the Calm Wi-Fi Signal. In this way, abstract psychological concepts become concrete and easier to apply.

The 50 techniques are organized into five thematic sections and develop a broad range of skills. The child learns to identify body signals associated with emotions, to create distance from persistent or unhelpful thoughts, to use grounding and relaxation techniques, and to delay impulsive reactions. At the same time, the child practices managing waiting, disappointment, and conflict, as well as assertive communication, friendship, personal boundaries, and self-protection.

Each tool includes a specific objective, clinical guidance for adults, implementation steps, and experiential activities. This structure allows psychologists, special education professionals, therapists, teachers, and parents to select the techniques that meet the child’s current needs. The DBT Skills Scale included at the end of the book can support progress monitoring and the planning of the next intervention objectives.

Specifications

Book format

Paper or PDF file
Age

School-aged children
Number of pages

150
Dimensions

8.5 x 11 inches
Author

Ioanna Dimitriadou, Psychologist – Special Educator
Pagination

Zanna Katsafana
Illustration

Zanna Katsafana
Year of publication

2026

Part A
1. The Philosophy of DBT
2. The Core Tools of DBT
3. General Guidelines for Adults

Part B
1. Understanding Emotions
Introduction
Guidelines
1. The Remote Control
2. The Error Detector
3. The Energy Battery
4. The 3D Body Sensation Map
5. STOP (Pause and Choose)
6. The Protective Shield
7. Balloon Breathing
8. The Data Mystery
9. The Energy Zipper
10. Erasing the Board

2. Calming Strategies
Introduction
Guidelines
1. The Calm Wi-Fi Signal
2. The Hidden Calm Switch
3. The Calm-Down Box
4. The Unbreakable Egg
5. Hot Soup
6. The Master Chef of Calm
7. The Hot-Air Balloon
8. The Explorer’s Flashlight
9. The Growing Drawing
10. The Safe Harbor

3. Managing Thoughts
Introduction
Guidelines
1. Thought Clouds
2. The Museum of Thoughts
3. The Mind Radio
4. The Garden of Words
5. The Ant Parade
6. The Graffiti Wall
7. The Mind Reporter
8. The Courtroom of Thoughts
9. Air Traffic Control
10. Clouds with a Voice

4. Managing Difficult Situations
Introduction
Guidelines
1. The Emotion as a Mail Carrier
2. The Patience Ice Cube
3. The Bridge of “AND”
4. The Lighthouse of Calm
5. The Waiting Bench
6. The Mirror Shield
7. The Cloak
8. The Observer’s Telescope
9. The Courtroom Interpreter
10. The Space Station

5. Social and Communication Skills
Introduction
Guidelines
1. The Assertiveness Sandwich
2. The Traffic Light Signal
3. The Friendship Mirror
4. The Friendship Remote
5. The Volcano Agent
6. The Astronaut in Orbit
7. The Captain of Dignity
8. The Wise Owl’s Filter
9. The Friendly Advocate’s Cue Cards
10. The Social Bridge Cards

Part C
DBT Skills Scale
References

Author

Ioanna Dimitriadou, Psychologist and Special Education Teacher, specializing in Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties, PgD.

Ioanna Dimitriadou is a certified Orton-Gillingham Practitioner. She has received training in the remote assessment and intervention of students with Specific Learning Difficulties, as well as in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) within the context of counseling for parents, children, and adolescents with dyslexia.

She is the author of specialized books containing intervention materials for children and adolescents with Specific Learning Difficulties and is also a seminar presenter. She is a member of the British Psychological Society and the British Dyslexia Association.

Age

School-aged children

Author

Ioanna Dimitriadou, Psychologist – Special Educator

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DBT Skills Toolbox for Children | 50 Tools to Manage Emotions and Anxiety

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DBT tools for managing emotions and anxiety

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Ioanna Dimitriadou, Psychologist and Special Education Teacher, specializing in Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties, PgD.

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