DBT Skills Coaching Guide (for Parents & Trusted Adults)

Description

The DBT Coaching Guide for Parents & Trusted Adults is a companion workbook to the ArtBeat DBT Skills Practice Through Art series. It gives parents, caregivers, and trusted adults the tools to support a young person who is learning Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills.

This guide covers the same skills and activities found in the kids and youth workbooks. Each section includes coaching notes that explain how to use the skills in everyday situations, how to respond when a young person is struggling, and how to model the skills yourself.

What This Guide Covers

• Core DBT skill areas: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness — presented in plain language for non-clinical readers
• Art-based activities: Step-by-step instructions for each creative exercise so you can participate alongside the young person in your care
• Coaching prompts: Practical phrases and conversation starters to use before, during, and after skill practice
• Crisis support guidance: Clear steps for de-escalating emotional intensity and knowing when to seek additional help
• Progress tracking: Simple tools to help you notice patterns and celebrate growth over time

Who This Guide Is For

This guide is written for parents and trusted adults who support children ages 8–15 or youth ages 16–25+. You do not need a clinical background to use it. The language is direct and the instructions are specific.

It works best when used alongside the corresponding youth or child workbook. Both can be purchased separately from the Workbooks section.

Format

This is a digital download. After purchase, you receive a PDF file you can save, print, or view on any device. Your download link will expire in 6 months.