DBT Skills in Schools: Skills Training for Emotional Problem Solving for Adolescents (DBT STEPS-A) (The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series)

By James J. Mazza, Elizabeth T. Dexter-Mazza, Alec L. Miller, Jill H. Rathus, & Shiryl Watkins
Publisher: The Guilford Press (2016) · Language: English · ISBN-13: 9781462525591

DBT Skills in Schools (DBT STEPS-A) adapts Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training for use in middle and high school settings, equipping educators and mental health professionals with tools to support adolescents’ emotional well-being.

This program provides a structured, classroom-based curriculum that teaches core DBT skills:

• Mindfulness

• Distress Tolerance

• Emotion Regulation

• Interpersonal Effectiveness

The manual offers lesson plans, handouts, teaching strategies, and implementation guidelines, making it practical for teachers, counselors, and school psychologists. It is designed for both prevention and intervention, helping students strengthen resilience, self-regulation, and problem-solving skills.

An essential resource for schools and clinical programs, DBT STEPS-A empowers educators to integrate evidence-based mental health practices into everyday learning environments, promoting healthier outcomes for adolescents.