I am not a therapist or DBT counselor, but I a teacher and coach. I love the skills and practice of this concept. Ever since I read about DBT, I have been applying the concepts to my students, athletes and own myself. I am by far not an expert of DBT, but I feel I have been effective conveying the skills because of the work by the author. She has made the ideals simple, realistic and applicable. I have seen great results as well. This book is the best I've ever read on DBT. If you want to learn more about this fantastic and humane form of therapy, get this book. You don't have to be a shrink either. Just somebody that want to improve in life and help other get better too.