Manage unwanted, intrusive thoughts and the intense emotions that these thoughts can provoke. This workbook can help those experiencing unwanted thoughts accompanied by emotional distress. Written by two pioneers in the field of mental health, it combines effective therapies to tackle persistent and unwanted thoughts as well as painful emotions. In this book, you will find an innovative synthesis of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills for managing self-destructive and catastrophic thoughts. You will learn essential CBT skills to endure difficult thoughts and DBT skills, such as distress tolerance and emotional regulation, to find relief. If you are ready to take control of unwanted thoughts and find lasting emotional balance, the two-step approach in this innovative workbook may be the solution you are looking for.