Emotionally penetrating 432 PAGES PACKED with insight-generating text, questions, worksheets, tools, and attitudes to GET CONTROL of OUT-OF-CONTROL emotions, behaviors, and thinking. Addresses relapse/recovery struggles, anger, depression, anxiety, desperation, impulsivity, toxic thinking, self-worth, losses, the past, relationships, and destructive coping (focuses on substance abuse, suicide attempts, cutting, physical/verbal rages, toxic relationships; applied to many coping problems: smoking, overeating, overshopping, etc.) Explains why we do the things we do and why we keep doing these things when they cause more pain/problems. Teaches skills to end this cycle of suffering. Powerful worksheets for the Cycle of Suffering, Big Picture of My Life, Mindfully Protecting My Peace and Stability, Challenging Negative Judgments of Me, the Wise Mind Worksheet, My Game Plan, Levels of Emotion Chart, Emotional Thermometer, etc. Teaches acceptance, Leaning Into pain/problems, choosing battles, boundaries, willingness, distress tolerance, using Rational Mind to Think Through destructive thoughts/impulses for Wise Mind problem-solving and life-enhancing responses, and much more. Captures the dynamic process of a highly acclaimed “modified DBT” group for general, forensic, and VA inpatients. It’s a practical blend of understandings of human nature and techniques of change from DBT, CBT, Psychodynamic theory, AA, and 25 years of patient care. Dr. Sheets’ down-to-earth, humorous, southern character and her passion to connect with those she serves defines this work. Informal language and format to engage those who don’t like to read- avid readers typically adjust. It’s a life-changing experience that has turned many defeated hearts into empowered spirits that are psychologically prepared to take on the challenges of GETTING ON and STAYING ON the Recovery Path. If you have difficult issues, seek qualified help to complete.