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<p><b>Based in proven-effective DBT, a take-anywhere guide to help you balance emotions and stay cool—even when life feels <i>intense</i>.</b></p><p> No matter how #blessed you are, sometimes life can feel downright overwhelming. Whether it’s a breakup or divorce, the loss of a job, or even a global pandemic, you may need a little extra help managing the difficult emotions that can arise when things are not going so great. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a proven-effective and evidence-based treatment that can help you find balance and improve your ability to handle adversity without losing control and acting destructively. </p><p> This potent and portable guide focuses on one of the core skills of DBT: distress tolerance. With this book, you’ll learn that you <i>are</i> strong enough to weather life’s storms. You <i>can </i>handle whatever stress or setback life throws your way. And you <i>can</i> face your own difficult thoughts and feelings head on—without avoidance, anger, or despair. </p><p> Life happens. But you don’t have to get pulled under. With <i>Distress Tolerance Made Easy</i>, you’ll learn tons of tips and tricks to help you keep your cool—even when those emotional triggers strike. Why not keep a copy on your nightstand, in your glove box, or on your work desk? You never know when you’ll need it! </p>