Emotion Regulation Guidance: Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Parents to Manage Distress, Practice M

This book offers practical guidance for parents seeking to improve their emotional regulation and build healthier relationships with their children. Drawing on the principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the book provides a structured approach to managing distress, practicing mindfulness, and controlling anger. It presents evidence-based techniques for emotional regulation, including mindfulness practices, distress tolerance strategies, and cognitive reframing, aimed at fostering emotional resilience in parents. The book also explores how emotional intelligence can enhance communication, reduce family conflict, and strengthen the parent-child bond.

Throughout the book, parents are encouraged to apply DBT skills in everyday situations, offering tools for managing frustration and creating a positive family environment. With age-appropriate strategies for teaching emotional control to children, the book emphasizes the importance of modeling emotional regulation and fostering open communication. The approach presented in this book is designed to help parents navigate the challenges of parenting while cultivating a more supportive and emotionally balanced family dynamic.