COMPREHENSIVE DBT-INSPIRED SKILLS WORKBOOK
Interpersonal effectiveness is a core skill in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
designed to help you build healthier, more fulfilling relationships while staying true to
your values and needs. These skills empower you to communicate clearly, maintain self
respect, and strengthen meaningful connections without abandoning your boundaries
or overwhelming yourself emotionally.
Throughout this workbook, you will explore practical tools that improve how you
relate to others. You will learn how to ask for what you need, say “no” with confidence,
resolve conflict more effectively, and create relationships that feel balanced and
respectful. Each exercise is designed to help you gain clarity, develop assertiveness,
and understand your personal limits.
As you move through the pages, remember that interpersonal effectiveness is not
about being perfect it is about learning how to honor yourself while navigating
interactions with others in a healthier, more mindful way. With practice, patience, and
openness, you can build stronger, more supportive relationships and communicate in
ways that align with your truth