DBT and Me

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about experiencing dissociation when too busy, confusion around using strategies to change others’ behavior, stopping medication and depression when unable to leave a job.  TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 25:19-25:24.   Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at ch...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about whether or not to spend time around a difficult family member, experiencing ambivalence, self-harm triggers, and how to use radical acceptance to leave challenging situations. TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 26:21-39:46.   Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DB...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about “birthday blues”, letting go of responsibility for other people’s feelings, coping with panic attacks due to phobias, and recovering from romantic relationships ending.    Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtme If you want to sign up for Kate's fre...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about communicating with your therapist when experiencing invalidation, coping when a therapist ends the therapeutic relationship, whether or not to permanently end a relationship with a family member, and experiencing burnout with work.  TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 43:23-43:50, 45:33-46:40 and 52:11-53:03.   Suppor...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about melancholic memories, negative self-talk that leads to self-harm, coping with upcoming long-distance in a romantic relationship and medication changes.    TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 10:59-11:04.   Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): htt...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about verbal aggression in romantic relationships, setting boundaries in unhealthy friendships, experiencing triggers after leaving a job, and coping with crying.     TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 42:14-42:30.  Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout)...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about using DBT to process trauma, reconnecting with family members, coping with nightmares, and coping with “skill fatigue.”  Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtme If you want to sign up for Kate's free DBT peer support group, you can sign up here:  ht...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about skills for life-changing situations, using ride the wave effectively, managing anger about relationships ending, and relationship conflict when at work.     TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 11:15-11:40 and from 14:40-16:20.   Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria), changing eating and sleep habits, and using radical acceptance with divorce and chronic pain.  Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtme If you want to sign up for Kate's free DBT peer support group, you can sign u...

DBT talks about having a "skills breakdown point" where someone experiences a mental health crisis and they struggle to use skills. But what can you do to keep your mental health "on track" before a crisis hits? How can you be more aware of early warning signs that your mental health may be starting to decline before hitting rock bottom? Kate and Michelle talk about four DBT skills that can be hel...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about emotional anticipation, whether or not to do individual DBT therapy, lack of motivation with doing diary cards, and skills that may be helpful for coping with a sudden, unexpected death.  Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtme If you want to sign u...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about "shame spirals", coping with mood swings as a result of BPD, returning to using skills, and de-compressing after a difficult event.  Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtme If you want to sign up for Kate's free DBT peer support group, you can sign...

Kate and Michelle will be taking a break from podcasting for a few months, but don't worry - it's for a good reason as Michelle transitions to motherhood :) Listen to the announcement for more details! Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtme If you want to sign up for Kate's free DBT peer support g...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions related to challenging behaviors with teenage children, abandonment issues, coping with anger, and setting boundaries with friendships.  TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 10:45-11:17. Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtm...

Kate and Michelle discuss the four top challenges they hear from listeners/clients when it comes to parenting. For each of the challenges, they talk about applicable DBT skills that can help. Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtme If you want to sign up for Kate's free DBT peer support group, you...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about receiving criticism from a boss, the quality of online vs. in-person DBT programs, mental health impacting the ability to continue with an academic program, and feeling alone in multiple life relationships.  TRIGGER WARNING: Please note that material that may be triggering is discussed from 12:30-12:37 and from 34:50-35:10. Support the show Want to...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about forming attachments with older female figures, negative self-talk, being in a relationship when you are diagnosed with BPD and coping when your skills group ends.  TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 3:19-3:24. Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout)...

Many people who eventually arrive at DBT have experienced some kind of trauma in their lives and may meet criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). Though DBT was not designed to treat trauma,  in this monthly episode, Kate and Michelle talk about the criteria for PTSD and what DBT skills they believe may best help. TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discu...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions related to feeling "numb", attention-seeking behavior, practicing mindfulness when watching videos/Netflix, and finding a therapist who specializes in both BPD and pregnancy loss. Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtme If you want to sign up for Kate's f...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions related to self-confidence and anger struggles, restrictive eating, coping with "spinning out", and experiencing apathy when in recovery.  TRIGGER WARNING: Please note that material that may be triggering is discussed from 24:43-25:28 and from 33:30-34:34. Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at...

Kate and Michelle discuss the intersection of "doing mind" and "being mind" as a path to finding wise mind. They also share different strategies to try that may help with finding wise mind in this way. Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtme If you want to sign up for Kate's free DBT peer support g...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions related to how autoimmune disorders relate to mental health, feeling stuck living with unsupportive family members, whether an inpatient 60-day DBT program will be enough to change, and radical acceptance related to ADHD.  TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 23:25-24:00, 34:08-35:30, and 37:00-38:10. Support the show Want t...

While learning and having an intellectual knowledge of DBT skills is great, it can be a struggle to actually use them in daily life when you need them. Kate and Michelle talk about strategies to help with over-doing DBT, struggling to remember/feel motivated to use skills, and feeling too busy.  Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at chec...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions related to anxiety about job interviews, recognizing and communicating about underlying issues, losing a "favorite person" and how to handle it when someone blames you for their emotional experience. Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtme If you want to...

As the world starts to slowly but surely re-open after COVID, Kate and Michelle re-visit how DBT skills can help as we navigate this changing reality. They review DBT skills related to socializing again, going out in public more, navigating boundaries, and determining what changes from COVID may be permanent in your life.  Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this...