{"product_id":"dbt-skills-toolbox-for-children-50-tools-to-manage-emotions-and-anxiety","title":"DBT Skills Toolbox for Children | 50 Tools to Manage Emotions and Anxiety","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDBT tools for managing emotions and anxiety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Group: 6+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e is based on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ebalance between accepting emotional experience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003echanging behaviors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e that create difficulties for the child. The book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eadapts this philosophy to the developmental needs of children ages 6–12\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, using simple images and familiar concepts such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSage the Wise Owl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemote Control\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnergy Battery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalm Wi-Fi Signal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. In this way, abstract psychological concepts become concrete and easier to apply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e50 techniques are organized into five thematic sections\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and develop a broad range of skills. The child learns \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eto identify body signals associated with emotions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eto create distance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e from persistent or unhelpful thoughts, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eto use grounding and relaxation techniques\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eto delay impulsive reactions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. At the same time, the child practices managing waiting, disappointment, and conflict, as well as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eassertive communication, friendship, personal boundaries, and self-protection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eEach tool includes a specific objective, clinical guidance for adults, \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eimplementation steps\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eexperiential activities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. This structure allows psychologists, special education professionals, therapists, teachers, and parents \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eto select the techniques that meet the child\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003es current needs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDBT Skills Scale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e included at the end of the book can support \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eprogress monitoring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and the \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eplanning of the next intervention objectives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ioanna Dimitriadou, Psychologist – Special Educator","offers":[{"title":"ΕΒΟΟΚ - PDF","offer_id":57952012108107,"sku":"EB1479","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PAPER","offer_id":57952012140875,"sku":"EB1479","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/5955\/files\/webcoverA4_84d778d9-23b6-441d-959d-e2abf91e1083.jpg?v=1785150160","url":"https:\/\/upbility.net\/products\/dbt-skills-toolbox-for-children-50-tools-to-manage-emotions-and-anxiety","provider":"Upbility Publications","version":"1.0","type":"link"}