Everyone struggles sometimes. This book teaches you what to do about it. The proven skills of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are beautifully presented by two leading experts in this inviting illustrated guide. Whether readers want to learn how to manage intense emotions, build healthier relationships, or cope with a crisis, they will find 26 core DBT skills along with decision trees pointing to which ones to try first and what to do next. Impactful graphics show how to use each skill step by step, including realistic examples. With warmth, clarity, and humor, this book puts science-based skills like Wise Mind, Validation, Problem Solving, and Radical Acceptance within anyone's grasp--and sets readers on the path to a more confident, balanced, and fulfilling life.