From Emotion Mind to Wise Mind: Unveiling Emotion Regulation Skills in DBT
Among Therapists: Practical Tips
Release Date: 02/09/2024
Building Bridges in Relationships: Goals and Interventions in Couples Therapy
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In this episode, Dr. Jill Squyres Groubert explores couples therapy, highlighting key goals and interventions. Discover how tailored strategies like internal check-ins and managing emotional responses can transform couple dynamics and strengthen relationships. Faculty: Jill Squyres Groubert, Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A. Learn more about and earn 1 CE credit. Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: .
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Balancing Thoughts: The Thought, Opposite, Middle Technique in DBT for Trauma
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In this episode, we explore the Thought, Opposite, Middle (TOM) technique in DBT, guiding therapists on using dialectical thinking to manage extreme thoughts in PTSD therapy. Join Dr. Kirby Reutter for insights on balancing acceptance and change in challenging therapeutic scenarios. Faculty: Kirby Reutter, Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A. Learn more about and earn 1.25 CE credits. Prefer to read? Here’s a text version:
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Navigating the Extremes: 5 Dialectical Dilemmas in Trauma Survivors
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Explore the paradoxical world of trauma survivors in our latest episode of 'Among Therapists: Practical Tips.' Discover how trauma's impact on the nervous system leads to a series of dialectical dilemmas, where survivors oscillate between extremes in awareness, thinking, emoting, reacting, and relating. Join us as we examine these five key areas and how they manifest as either too much or too little, from hypervigilance and dissociation to emotional overwhelm and numbness. Learn how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers a practical middle path for each dilemma, equipping survivors with...
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Mastering the Moment: Mindfulness Practices for OCD Treatment
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Join us in our latest 'Among Therapists: Practical Tips' episode where we delve into mindfulness exercises for OCD. Discover engaging and effective techniques like the bubble wand exercise, designed to help clients observe their thoughts in a new, non-judgmental light. Learn about mindful action, a method for transforming daily routines into moments of deepened awareness. These practices are tailored to enhance presence and mindfulness, offering valuable skills for those managing OCD. Tune in to explore these transformative exercises and integrate them into your therapeutic toolkit. ...
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Treating Complex PTSD: Understanding the Phases of Trauma-Informed Care
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Explore the complex world of PTSD and trauma-informed treatment in our latest episode of 'Among Therapists: Practical Tips.' Learn about the three-phase model of trauma treatment, which is essential for understanding and addressing complex PTSD. Discover the importance of stabilization and safety, the process of working through traumatic memories, and the journey toward integration and meaning-making. Examine various treatment modalities, their effectiveness, and the considerations necessary in choosing the right approach for complex cases. Join us as we discuss treating complex PTSD,...
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Addressing Depression: Experiential ACT Techniques
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In this episode, Dr. Miranda Morris explores experiential ACT interventions, highlighting practical techniques to treat depression, from breathing exercises to defusion work. Faculty: Miranda Morris, Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A. Learn more about and earn 1 CE credit. Prefer to read? Here’s a text version:
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Brain Development in Trauma: Exploring Survival, Emotion, Attachment, and Cognitive Systems
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Explore the complexities of brain development in the shadow of trauma in our newest episode of 'Among Therapists: Practical Tips.' Discover how unresolved trauma during the crucial stages of brain development leads to behavioral and emotional challenges. Join us as we examine the principles of brain development and their impact on trauma survivors. Learn about the sequential development of the survival, emotion, attachment, and cognition brains and how each stage is foundational for the next. Understand the effects of an overdeveloped survival brain in a trauma-laden environment, leading to...
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Assessment Strategies in PTSD Therapy: Navigating Index Trauma and Comorbidity
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Explore the critical aspects of PTSD assessment in our latest episode, 'Among Therapists: Practical Tips. ' Delve into thorough evaluation techniques for patients with trauma issues, focusing on identifying the index trauma and assessing the severity of PTSD symptoms. Gain insights into using essential tools like CAPS-5, SCID-5, and PCL-5 to understand comorbid disorders comprehensively. Learn how to effectively choose candidates for prolonged exposure therapy and navigate complex clinical scenarios. Tune in now to master the art of measurement-based therapy and its significant impact on...
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Navigating PTSD with ACT: Effective Strategies for Exposure and Defusion
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Join us in our latest episode of 'Among Therapists: Practical Tips' as we explore ACT-based exposure and cognitive defusion for PTSD. Learn about the crucial role of emotional connection in exposure therapy, helping patients experience their emotions without judgment. Discover the importance of preliminary training in cognitive defusion and emotional willingness, which is essential for managing judgmental thoughts and emotions. We'll cover practical strategies like reframing thoughts as mere thoughts, using mindfulness for thought visualization, and repetition techniques to lessen the impact...
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Understanding the Impact of Trauma on the Nervous System: Unveiling the Polyvagal Theory
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Dive into the nervous system's intricate workings and trauma's profound effects on our responses. Join us as we explore the polyvagal theory and how it explains the interplay between the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches. Learn why trauma survivors often experience heightened or diminished reactions and how it shapes their awareness, thoughts, feelings, reactions, and relationships. Faculty: Kirby Reutter Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: Anderson García, Ph.D. Learn more about and earn 9.25 CE credits. Prefer to read? .
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