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The ABC's of DBT
The ABC’s of DBT is a colorful and engaging children’s book that introduces Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills in a simple, fun, and age-appropriate way. Using the alphabet as its framework, the book teaches kids essential tools for managing big feelings, calming their minds, and building healthier relationships.
DBT, developed by Dr. Marsha M. Linehan, is a proven approach that teaches practical skills for managing emotions, building stronger relationships, and finding balance when life feels overwhelming.
DBT Focuses On Four Core Areas Of Learning:
Mindfulness
staying present and aware in the moment
Distress Tolerance
managing tough situations without making them worse
Interpersonal Effectiveness
building healthy, respectful relationships
Emotion Regulation
understanding and guiding your feelings in positive ways
The ABC’s of DBT is a fun A-to-Z guide that highlights concepts—such as awareness, mindfulness, and grounding—paired with bright illustrations and relatable examples. Designed to be both playful and practical, it helps children (and the adults reading with them) learn coping strategies that build resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence.
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All net proceeds received from purchasing The ABC’s of DBT go directly to support The Gift of Giving Store. The Gift of Giving Store is a charity that Alexandra and her Mother founded. Each spring, The Gift of Giving Store sets up child-friendly pop-up stores inside domestic violence shelters where the children living there can "buy" Mother’s Day gifts for their Mothers using statements of self-love instead of money. It is a heartwarming experience that allows children to feel proud and empowered while giving their Mothers the priceless gift of knowing how deeply they are loved. The only currency accepted at The Gift of Giving Store is Love.
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Meet Alexandra Newman
Seventeen-year-old Alexandra Newman wrote The ABC’s of DBT to help kids turn "big feelings" into something colorful, fun, and easy to understand. Alex’s love of children expands to the The Gift of Giving Store, which is a charity she founded with her Mother to help support children and their Mothers in domestic abuse situations. Alex also co-created That’s the Way the Muffin Crumbles, a dessert business full of playful muffin crumble creations, where every bite helps support the Gift of Giving Store. Proceeds from The ABC’s of DBT will also go straight to spreading this joy. When Alexandra is not at school, she can usually be found acting on stage, attending Broadway shows, or hanging out with her pets, friends and family.
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