Breaking Through: DBT Skills Workbook for Athletes

By Valan Kornhaus

Whether you're an athlete, a high-performer, or someone navigating the pressure of everyday life-- this workbook is your mental game plan. Breaking Through is a practical, relatable, and visually engaging guide built around the core skills of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), tailored to help you strengthen emotional regulation, handle pressure, and stay grounded in your values--on and off the field. Inside You'll Find: Mindfulness strategies to stay focused and clear-headed Distress tolerance tools to get through hard moments without making them worse Emotion regulation skills like Opposite Action, ABC, and the PLEASE method Interpersonal effectiveness tools (GIVE, FAST, DEAR MAN, and more) Visuals, exercises, and reflections designed for real-world use--whether you're training, competing, recovering, or just trying to grow This isn't a performance-obsessed workbook--it's about building the kind of mental strength that carries you through setbacks, identity shifts, and everyday stress. Whether you're a therapist, coach, or individual looking for practical skills to grow from the inside out, Breaking Through helps you train your mind like you train your body--one intentional rep at a time. Perfect for: Athletes Therapists & Coaches Teens & Young Adults Anyone building emotional resilience

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5P89YKV
• ISBN13: 9798280008267
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 48 Pages
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.1" x 8.5"