DBT Resources

Resources on BPD and DBT

  • Chapman, A. L., & Gratz, K. L. (2007). The Borderline Personality Disorder Survival Guide: Everything you need to know about living with BPD. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications

  • Chapman, A. L., & Gratz, K. L. (2013). Borderline Personality Disorder: A guide for the newly diagnosed. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications

  • Linehan, M. M. (1993). Skills Training Manual for Treating Borderline Personality Disorder. New York: Guilford Press –> update

  • Linehan (2014). DBT Skills Training Manual – Second Edition. New York, NY: Guilford Press.

Finding Treatment/Other DBT Programs

Adolescent DBT

Resources for Family Members and Loved Ones

  • The Sashbear Foundation (12-week group for family members): Family Outreach and Support Program

  • Manning, S.Y. (2011). Loving Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder: How to Keep Out-of-Control Emotions from Destroying Your Relationships. New York, NY: Guilford Press.

  • Friedel, R.O. (2004). Borderline Personality Disorder Demystified. New York: Marlow & Co

  • National Education Alliance – Borderline Personality Disorder maintains an incredible resource website with videos, links to resources, information etc. for families, clients, researchers, professionals