Shireen Rizvi is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and co-wrote the book. Real Skills for Real Life: A DBT Guide to Coping with Stress, Emotions, and Relationships. Jesse Finkelstein/Sonya Barlas/NPR hide title toggle title Jesse Finkelstein/Sonya Barlas/NPR Think about the last time you were distressed. How did you manage? Did you lash out