Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Did--The Workbook - by Johanna Knyn (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Empowering DBT skills for grounding, emotional regulation, values-guided action, and interpersonal effectiveness

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for DID--The Workbook is an empowering guide and an invitation to explore what living well with dissociative identities means to you--at your own pace, and on your own terms.

This workbook has been intentionally created to honor all your parts--and embrace your multiplicity. Its goal isn't to deny or stifle your identities: It welcomes you as you are, teaching you to trust your internal community and build radical acceptance. This workbook is designed to support your journey toward wellness, however you define that for yourselves.

The workbook includes 4 modules:
- Grounding Skills offers foundational tools to help you connect with the present moment, mindfully relate to body-based experiences like pain and
illness, and honor your internal experience with radical acceptance.
- Emotional Regulation Skills includes exercises to help you understand your emotions and make sense of your feelings.
- Values-Guided Action Skills helps you identify your values and take committed action in alignment with those values.
- Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills gives you tools for communicating with others, setting boundaries, and developing your internal relationships.

With gentle check-ins, mindful activity breaks, and bonus exercises like "Difficult Emotions Decisions Tree" and "Pain, Damage, Illness" mapping, this workbook is grounded in care, compassion, and consent. It offers overviews of key concepts like the "Window of Tolerance" and "Safe-Enough versus Safe," inviting you to build supportive containers for your DBT skills. It also provides guidance and checklists to help you create a comfortable environment that accommodates different sensory needs as you embark on your journey through the book.

Review Quotes

"This workbook is a helpful, self-paced guide for DID systems looking to improve emotion regulation and safety for all parts."
--Dr. Adrian Fletcher, PsyD/Adrienne & Co. System

"Brilliant work. I recommend this book!"
--Liam Spicer, MAAPI, MISST, psychologist MAAPI, MISST, PhD candidate, and EMDR consultant and training facilitator

"The workbook is system-affirming throughout and punctuated by 'System-Friendly Tips' along with reminders that readers may or may not proceed further, based on their own readiness at any given time."
--Sydur Rahman, psychiatrist and pediatrician

About the Author

JOHANNA KNYN is a Brisbane-based psychologist is a leading force in the Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) space. An active ally to the DID community, Knyn's dedication to their work is highlighted through their presentations at national conferences, development of bespoke training for insurance organizations, and multiple educational sessions completed at universities. These efforts are geared towards demystifying DID and fostering a compassionate approach to the mental health care of this community. Their role as a co-admin of a nearly 1000-member global Facebook group for professionals and their initiative in providing free peer group supervision and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions further illustrate their commitment to the community. An accomplished author, Knyn has self-published an introductory eBook for clinicians on working with DID and a heartfelt children's book, "My Mommy Has Multiple Parts." Both works underscore their dedication to creating accessible, evidence-based resources. Their work not only enriches the professional field but also aims to offer hope and a deeper understanding to those living with DID, marking a significant leap towards a more inclusive and knowledgeable mental health paradigm.