Among Therapists: Practical Tips

Learn how to set meaningful and effective homework assignments in ACT for depression with insights from Dr. Miranda Morris. Discover practical strategies to help clients like Hannah engage in valued actions and build a fulfilling life. Faculty: Miranda Morris, Ph. D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A. Learn more about ACT for Depression and earn 1 CE credit. Prefer to rea...

Explore the role of perspective-taking and self-compassion in therapy with Dr. Brian Pilecki. Learn how these processes can help clients like Charles overcome limiting self-stories and self-criticism to build a more fulfilling life.   Faculty: Brian Pilecki, Ph. D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A.   Learn more about  Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Social Anxiety...

Discover how Nightmare Rehearsal Treatment can help clients manage trauma-related nightmares. Dr. Sonja Batten shares practical strategies and committed actions to empower clients like Deborah to transform their experiences and build meaningful lives.   Faculty: Sonja Batten, Ph. D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A.   Learn more about " ACT for PTSD:The Case of Deborah,...

In this episode, Dr. Jill Squyres Groubert explores how a talking stick can transform communication in couples therapy. This episode features insights from Dr. Jill Squyres Groubert on using this tool to enhance dialogue, foster patience, and strengthen relationships.   Faculty: Jill Squyres Groubert, Ph. D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A.   Learn more about  Couples T...

In this episode, we explore the power of phone coaching and DBT techniques with Dr. Stephanie Vaughn. Learn how real-time guidance, opposite action, and mindfulness can help clients like Lisa manage their emotions and make meaningful behavioral changes.   Faculty: Stephanie Vaughn, Ph. D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A.   Learn more about Inside the Therapy Room: DBT U...

In this episode, we explore practical DBT mindfulness techniques for substance abuse with Dr. Laura Petracek. Learn how mindfulness can help clients manage their thoughts and emotions, reduce self-criticism, and improve overall well-being.   Faculty: Laura Petracek, Ph. D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A.   Learn more about  Transforming Addiction: DBT for Substance Abu...

Join Dr. Diana Hill as she explores committed action and Appetite Awareness Training in ACT, focusing on self-monitoring habits and fostering meaningful behavioral changes aligned with clients' values.   Faculty: Diana Hill, Ph. D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A.   Learn more about ACT for  Binge Eating and Anxiety: A Clinical Case and earn 1.25 CE credits. Prefer to r...

In this episode of "Among Therapists: Practical Tips," we explore the use of exposure exercises within an acceptance-based approach to treating PTSD. Dr. Sonja Batten discusses how ACT-inspired exposure aims to increase psychological flexibility by changing how traumatic memories are experienced. Learn how these methods encourage clients to engage in valued behaviors, even amidst distressing sympt...

Explore how acceptance and interoceptive exposure transform anxiety treatment. This episode discusses ACT techniques that empower clients to manage anxiety symptoms safely and effectively, enhancing therapeutic resilience and control.   Faculty: Jessica Borushok, Ph. D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A.   Learn more about  Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Panic Diso...

Explore the transformative potential of mindfulness in trauma therapy on our latest episode of 'Among Therapists: Practical Tips.' Join us as we introduce two powerful exercises: mindfulness reflections and the mindfulness action plan, crafted to enhance mindfulness practice for our client's benefit. Our focus is on elucidating the significance of mindfulness in symptom reduction and life quality...

In this episode of "Among Therapists: Practical Tips," Dr. Barbara Rothbaum explores cognitive-behavioral treatments for PTSD, focusing on stress inoculation training, cognitive restructuring, and prolonged exposure therapy. Learn how these methods help patients confront trauma reminders, manage anxiety, and challenge dysfunctional thoughts. Particular emphasis is placed on prolonged exposure ther...

Explore the power of DBT's emotion regulation skills in this episode, as we discuss practical strategies that helped Jackie manage depression and enhance life quality through improved stress management, adapted exercise, and effective eating habits.   Faculty: Dennis Hannon, Ph. D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A.   Learn more about  DBT for Depression: The Case of Jack...

Dive into the rich history of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in our latest episode of 'Among Therapists: Practical Tips.' Join us as we explore the evolution of DBT through the three waves of behaviorism and unravel the unique emphases and assumptions that distinguish it from traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Gain insights into how DBT integrates mindfulness, acceptance, and a ho...

In this episode of "Among Therapists: Practical Tips," we explore the critical phase of setting targets for committed action in psychological treatment. Committed actions, tied to individual values, are pivotal for client progress. Dr. Batten emphasizes the importance of letting clients choose their committed actions to enhance follow-through. Measurable and specific commitments aligned with SMART...

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  Couples Therapy:...

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 Diale...

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 litt...

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 tailo...

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-mak...

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  ACT for Depression and earn 1 CE credit. Prefer to read? Here's a text version:  ACT Treatment Interventions f...

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 sur...

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...

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 ju...

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.   Facul...

In this episode, join Dr. Kirby Reutter as we delve into the heart of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) – the dilemma of acceptance versus change. Uncover why this balance is critical in treating trauma survivors, who are often torn between the need for validation and the urge to transform their painful experiences. We'll dissect how embracing acceptance and change coexist and synergize in therap...