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“As a long-time practitioner using the Skills System, I value its accessibility, emphasis on whole-system learning, and unwavering focus on client empowerment and growth. I have even found it helpful for my own skill development—applying the Skills System in my own life has deepened my ability to use it effectively with clients. The Emotion Regulation Skills System Workbook offers invaluable support for clients in building meaningful skills and achieving their goals.”

—Tony J. Raymer, LISW, RPT-S, Director of Brain Health, Easterseals Iowa


“I have been using The Skills System in sessions with people who are dually diagnosed with an intellectual disability and mental illness for a few years now. I am very excited to see the second edition. Brown has not changed the basics, but she has added more tools to help instructors and clients better understand the Skills System, including the new client workbook, with updated worksheets, and the chapter on targeted instruction. I recommend the Skills System for working with any client who needs extra help understanding their emotions, regulating them, and creating plans to reach their goals.”

—Jennie Thole, LMSW, Trinity Services, Inc., Mascoutah, Illinois


“Skills System is, without a doubt, the magic wand of DBT. The skills of DBT are laid out in a format that is easier to follow, and therefore easier to instruct. The instructor’s manual guides professionals through teaching the skills, and the client workbook is easy to use and applicable to a wide range of ages. I absolutely love the worksheets!”

—Dani Stephenson, MA, Dayhabilitation and Community Integration Manager, Lakes LifeSkills, Dickinson County, Iowa

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Table of Contents

Introduction: How to Use This Book

Pre-Learning

- Introduction

- Are You Ready to Learn Skills?

Learning Skills

- Introduction

- Skills List

- System Tools

- Clear Picture

- On-Track Thinking

- On-Track Action

- Safety Plan

- New-Me Activities

- Problem Solving

- Expressing Myself

- Getting It Right

- Relationship Care

- Using Skills in My Life

Reaching Goals

- Introduction

Index

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About the Author

Julie F. Brown, MSW, PhD, is the president of Skills System, LLC. She is an independent social worker who has practiced in the intellectual disabilities field since the 1990s. Dr. Brown has been a dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) trainer with Behavioral Tech Institute since 2005.

• Author's website
• All titles by Julie F. Brown

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Audience

Individuals with co-occurring learning challenges and emotion regulation challenges; clinicians and other skills instructors who work with them.

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