BOOKS​

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Fruzzetti, A. E. (2006). The high-conflict couple: A dialectical behavior therapy guide to finding peace, intimacy, and validation. New Harbinger Publications. 

This book is designed for couples who often find themselves in intense arguments or emotional cycles that feel hard to break. Dr. Alan Fruzzetti uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to help partners understand and manage strong emotions, communicate more effectively, and rebuild trust. The book offers step-by-step exercises and real-life examples to teach skills like mindfulness, validation, and emotional regulation. It's especially helpful for couples who want to reduce conflict and create a more peaceful, connected relationship.

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Manning, S. Y. (2011). Loving someone with borderline personality disorder: How to keep out-of-control emotions from destroying your relationship. Guilford Press.

This book is written for people who care deeply about someone with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Dr. Shari Manning uses real-life examples and kind, nonjudgmental language to help readers understand BPD behaviors and emotional struggles. The book offers practical tools—based in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—that teach how to respond in supportive, effective ways without losing yourself in the process. It helps readers set boundaries, manage stress, and communicate more clearly while still showing love and compassion. This resource is especially helpful for partners, parents, and close friends who want to stay connected without feeling overwhelmed.

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Miller, M. (2021). The uncontrollable child: Understand and manage your child’s disruptive moods with dialectical behavior therapy skills. New Harbinger Publications. 

This book is a compassionate guide for parents navigating the challenges of raising a child with intense emotions and disruptive behaviors. Matis Miller, a licensed clinical social worker and certified DBT therapist, offers practical strategies grounded in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help parents understand and manage their child's emotional dysregulation. The book covers essential skills such as mindfulness, validation, and effective limit-setting, aiming to restore balance and harmony in the family dynamic. It's especially helpful for parents of children diagnosed with conditions like Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), providing tools to foster a nurturing and structured environment

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Linehan, M. M. (2020). Building a life worth living: A memoir. Random House.

In this deeply personal memoir, Dr. Marsha Linehan shares her transformative journey from a young woman grappling with severe mental health challenges to becoming a pioneering psychologist who developed Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Drawing from her own experiences with emotional distress and institutionalization, Linehan offers hope and practical insights for individuals facing similar struggles. Her story underscores the message that recovery is possible and that one can build a life filled with purpose and meaning. This book serves as an inspiring resource for anyone seeking understanding, resilience, and the tools to navigate emotional turmoil.

 
 
RESEARCH ARTICLES
Guillén, V., Díaz-García, A., Mira, A., García-Palacios, A., Escrivá-Martínez, T., Baños, R. and Botella, C. (2021). Interventions for Family Members and Carers of Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder: A Systematic Review. Fam. Proc., 60: 134-144. https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12537
 
Hoffman, P. D., Fruzzetti, A. E., Buteau, E., Neiditch, E. R., Penney, D., Bruce, M. L., Hellman, F., & Struening, E. (2005). Family connections: A program for relatives of persons with borderline personality disorder. Family Process, 44(2), 217–225. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1545-5300.2005.00055.x

Zalewski, M., Maliken, A., Lengua, L. J., Martin, C. G., Roos, L., & *Everett, Y.  ̈(2020) Integrating dialectical behavior therapy with child and parent training interventions: A narrative and theoretical review. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice. 

Zalewski, M. *Lewis, J. K., & *Martin, C. G. (2018). Identifying novel applications of dialectical behavior therapy: considering emotion regulation and parenting. Current Opinion in Psychology, 21, 122-126.

Berk, M. S., Rathus, J., Kessler, M., Clarke, S., Chick, C., Shen, H., & Llewellyn, T. (2022). Pilot test of a DBT-based parenting intervention for parents of youth with recent self-harm. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 29(2), 348-366.