The DBT Workbook to Stop Walking on Eggshells: Practical Skills for Families to Improve Relationships and Decrease Conflict When a Family Member Has BPD

Millions of people suffer from borderline personality disorder (BPD), and countless more live with the effects of loving, caring about, or caring for someone with BPD. The best-selling book, Stop Walking on Eggshells, has helped nearly a million people survive and thrive in relationships with BPD sufferers. This workbook-written specifically for families-takes Eggshells to the next level by empowering readers with skills from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help them connect with empathy, minimize conflict, and take the space they need to thrive.

Evidence-based dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills for surviving and thriving when a family member has BPD.

If you have a family member who struggles with borderline personality disorder (BPD), you're probably familiar with the concept of walking on eggshells. Your loved one may experience intense emotions that are difficult to predict, leaving you feeling stressed, drained, and on edge. So, how can you support your loved one while also taking care of and protecting yourself?

From a leading DBT expert and the author of Stop Walking on Eggshells-which has helped nearly a million people successfully navigate their relationships with BPD sufferers-this workbook harnesses the power of DBT, the gold standard for treating BPD. You'll learn to better understand and empathize with your loved one's internal experiences and symptoms, and discover strategies to help you manage your own emotions and stay calm in stressful or upsetting situations. You'll also discover tools for improving communication, tips for boosting self-compassion, and skills for setting healthy boundaries with your loved one.

If you're ready to stop walking on eggshells and start minimizing conflict, connecting with empathy, and making sure your own needs are met, this workbook can help you get started-step by step.