The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Adult ADHD - by Scott E Spradlin & Mariah Spradlin (Paperback)

About the Book

Adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often struggle with interpersonal relationships, staying focused, and executive functioning issues. Studies now show that these symptoms may actually be driven by problems with emotion regulation. Written by two experts in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)--who also live with ADHD--this workbook offers evidence-based emotion regulation tools and strategies to help readers alleviate their ADHD symptoms, align their actions with their goals, and live a fulfilling, meaningful life.

Book Synopsis

Powerful dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to balance intense emotions and improve your life with ADHD.

If you have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you may also struggle with emotion dysregulation--which can actually lead to worsened ADHD symptoms, such as difficulty with interpersonal relationships, staying focused, and executive functioning issues. In order to treat your symptoms, it's essential to find emotional balance. This empowering workbook will help you take charge of your ADHD, starting at the source.

Written by two experts in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)--who also live with ADHD--this workbook offers evidence-based tools and strategies to help you self-regulate, better manage your emotions, and align your actions with your goals. Using the DBT concept of the "wise mind," you'll also learn how to stay grounded in the present moment, increase self-control, and improve your overall well-being.

Discover step-by-step guidance to:

• Manage distressing emotions and situations
• Improve attention and cognitive skills
• Increase interpersonal effectiveness
• Make positive lifestyle changes
• Cultivate resilience and self-compassion

It's time to replace your distracted mind with your wise mind--so you can reach your full potential and start living with more focus, awareness, and the happiness you deserve.

About the Author

Scott A. Spradlin, MA, is a licensed professional counselor, and a licensed master addiction counselor (LMAC) in Kansas. He is the author of the workbook Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life (New Harbinger, 2003). He started his career in DBT at the Portland DBT Program in Oregon, now the Portland DBT Institute. In 2000, he completed intensive DBT training with DBT founder Marsha Linehan, PhD, and Linda Dimeff, PhD, in Seattle, WA.

Spradlin cofounded Wichita DBT at NorthStar Therapy in Wichita, KS, with his wife, Mariah, where they provide adherent comprehensive DBT services for adults and DBT for adult ADHD. He also facilitates Resolute DBT for Men and Kairos DBT: Wise Mind Faith, a faith-based program for Christian clients. He has provided DBT-informed services and training in community mental health centers and substance Use Disorder Treatment Centers throughout Kansas.

Mariah Spradlin, LSCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, and a licensed clinical addictions counselor (LCAC) in Kansas and Missouri, and has been active in practice for seventeen years. She is founder and owner of NorthStar Therapy in Wichita, KS, and cofounder of Wichita DBT with her spouse, Scott Spradlin. She specializes in the treatment of ADHD and has been practicing DBT since 2019. She completed her DBT intensive training with Behavioral Tech. Mariah is a certified ADHD clinical service provider through the Institute of Certified ADHD Professionals, and an ADD Coach Academy (ADDCA) Associate Coach.

Spradlin has supervised and mentored social workers for clinical licensure, and provides workshops on the assessment and treatment of ADHD in children and adults for the Wichita Area Psychological Association. She has presented at the Wichita State University Annual Power Conference, speaking on ADHD awareness and how to effect change with ADHD through coaching. She has also presented to Early Child Start and the Early Child Directors Organization on Children with ADHD, Anxiety, and Sensory Disorders.