DBT Metaphors and Stories: Understanding the Skills that Make Life Worth Living

Author:   James J. Esmail (Private practice, Ohio, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   2nd edition
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9781041066989


Pages:   254
Publication Date:   26 July 2026
Format:   Paperback
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DBT Metaphors and Stories: Understanding the Skills that Make Life Worth Living


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Author:   James J. Esmail (Private practice, Ohio, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd edition
Weight:   0.500kg
ISBN:  

9781041066989


ISBN 10:   1041066988
Pages:   254
Publication Date:   26 July 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. The Power Of Metaphor And Storytelling To Capture Attention, Teach Complex Realities, Motivate Practice And Transform The Listener 2. Why Engage In DBT Skills Training? 3. Mindfulness Skills 4. Interpersonal Effectiveness 5. Emotion Regulation 6. Distress Tolerance, Part One 7. Radical And Reality Acceptance (Distress Tolerance, Part Two) 8. Understanding Dialectics In DBT

Reviews

“DBT Metaphors and Stories illustrates DBT skills in a creative, witty, and unique way that brings often-confusing concepts to life. The stories and metaphors will bring laughter and light-bulb moments, as well as motivate the reader to sustained practice of the skills. If you’re looking for an enjoyable read that will deepen your understanding of DBT skills and entertain you along the way, you’ve come to the right place!” Brett Dowdy, PsyD, chief of psychological services and clinical director of outpatient services, Lindner Center of Hope “Metaphors are a central dialectical strategy in DBT but can be tricky to create and deliver effectively. DBT Metaphors and Stories is an outstanding resource packed with creative, thoughtful examples that make this essential skill more accessible for any DBT therapist.” Nikki Vail, PsyD, ABPP, founder and CEO of Cincinnati Center for DBT “DBT Metaphors and Stories is a great tool for DBT clinicians and non-DBT clinicians alike to enhance their skills in the use of metaphors and stories in treatment. My clinical psychology graduate students and I have benefited from Dr. Esmail’s adept manner of skillfully teaching how to use these strategies to help clients progress. This book is both enjoyable to read and is immediately applicable to clinical work.” Nicholas Salsman, PhD, ABPP, professor of psychology at Xavier University


Author Information

James J. Esmail, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Cincinnati, OH, USA. He previously worked in community mental health, in the state psychiatric hospital in Cincinnati, and as adjunct professor at Xavier University.

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