The Parent Companion: A DBT-Informed Approach: Tools to Support Your Teen — and Yourself($17.99Value)

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Parenting a teen with intense emotions can feel overwhelming. If your teenager is learning Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and you’re wondering how to support them without escalating conflict, overstepping, or burning yourself out, this book is for you. The Parent Companion: A DBT-Informed Approach is a practical, compassionate guide for parents who want to better understand the skills their teens are learning in DBT—and how to respond more calmly and effectively at home. This book is not about fixing your teen or becoming their therapist. Instead, it offers parents a supportive framework for validation, emotional regulation, and skill-informed responses that strengthen connection and reduce power struggles. In this book, you’ll learn how to: - Understand the core principles of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy in clear, parent-friendly language - Respond to emotional outbursts with validation instead of judgment - Support your teen’s skill practice without nagging or policing - Set boundaries with compassion and consistency - Care for your own emotional wellbeing while supporting your teen Grounded in evidence-based DBT principles and adapted specifically for parents, this book acknowledges how challenging it can be to stay calm and connected when emotions run high. You are not expected to get this right all the time—progress, not perfection, is the goal. Whether your teen is newly diagnosed, currently in DBT, or struggling with emotional regulation, The Parent Companion offers reassurance, practical guidance, and a steady voice to walk alongside you. You don’t have to do this alone.