Emotional Regulation Skills and Substance Use Disorders: Using CBT and DBT to Improve Coping Skills and Conquer Negative Thoughts, Manage Emotions, and Aggressive Behavior Paperback – February 15, 2026

Struggling With Intense Emotions in Recovery?Recovery is not just about avoiding drugs and alcohol. It’s also a time for learning how to handle overwhelming thoughts and strong feelings like anger, shame, and anxiety without turning back to substances.If you are in early recovery and working to rebuild your life after alcohol or drug use, this workbook gives you practical tools you can use right now.No lectures. Just real skills that work.Built on Proven CBT & DBT TechniquesThis book combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies used in treatment centers, IOP programs, and sober living environments across the country.Inside you will learn how to:Identify emotional triggers before they lead to relapseChallenge negative thought patterns that fuel shame and self-doubtReduce aggressive reactions and impulsive behaviorManage anger in healthy, controlled waysBuild distress tolerance when cravings or intense emotions hitStrengthen coping skills for real-life situationsDevelop emotional awareness and self-controlReplace self-sabotage with skillful responsesWhat Makes This Workbook Different?Most recovery books focus only on sobriety. This one focuses on the emotional skills that make sobriety sustainable.Designed specifically for young adults, this workbook:• Uses clear, relatable language• Includes guided exercises and reflection worksheets• Offers structured CBT thought-reframing tools• Teaches DBT emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills• Addresses aggression, impulsivity, and high-risk behaviors• Works for individual study or group therapy settingsWho This Book Is ForThis workbook is ideal for:Anyone working through anger, shame, or emotional instability in sobrietyIndividuals in outpatient or intensive outpatient treatmentSober living residentsCollege recovery programsCourt-mandated recovery programsRecovery Requires More Than WillpowerSubstance use often becomes a way to escape painful emotions.When those substances are removed, the emotions don’t disappear—they get louder.This book helps you:Understand your emotional patternsSlow down reactive behaviorReplace destructive coping with skill-based responsesBuild confidence in handling life without substances Workbook FeaturesStructured CBT and DBT exercisesReflection promptsSkill-building worksheetsEmotional awareness assessmentsPractical daily coping strategiesRelapse-prevention integrationStart Building Emotional Strength TodayRecovery isn’t about being perfect. It’s about learning new skills.If you’re ready to strengthen your coping abilities, manage difficult emotions, and create lasting change, this workbook is your step-by-step guide.Scroll up and click “Add to Cart” to start building the emotional skills that support long-term recovery. Read more