DBT and Me

Kate and Michelle's book, "DBT for Everyone: A Guide to the Perks, Pitfalls and Possibilities of DBT for Better Mental Health" is now released! They talk more in-depth about the structure of the book, plus they each read some favorite excerpts. Two lucky winners of free, signed copies are announced at the end! Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code i...

There's no October monthly episode today (lots has been going on in our lives!), but coming up in November we will be taking a deep dive into talking more about our BOOK! November 21st is the release date and we can't wait to share more about it with all of you.  If you want to be entered to win a free copy, join our Patreon at the link below. The link is also below to order off of Amazon. Thank y...

Kate and Michelle discuss what codependency is (and isn't), how it relates to borderline personality disorder and which DBT skills may help reduce codependency in relationships with others.  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 c...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about whether or not to move in with a partner who is not seeking mental health treatment, diving deeper into using DBT, struggling with cleaning, and how to keep using skills when your group is on a hiatus.  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...

Kate and Michelle each talk about three recent life events they've experienced over the past month that led to them using DBT skills personally.  TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 34:20-41:17.  If you're a mental health professional/student and want to join us to learn more about our insider tips for launching and leading DBT groups, sign up for our next coffee hou...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about coping after you've set boundaries with someone, struggling with children who are refusing to go to school, the difference between GIVE and DEAR MAN, and talking to an adult child about doing DBT in an in-patient setting.  Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilf...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about coping with loneliness after a breakup, whether or not to do DBT in a group and/or individually, skills for de-personalization and de-realization, and using check the facts with medical conditions. 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...

Kate and Michelle are joined by special guest Carly Krespan to talk about her experiences of going through medical school and becoming a mental health provider while also having a personal diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder. Carly shares her story and talks about experiencing unfair treatment due to her mental health history. She also provides suggestions for those who want to enter the...

Kate and Michelle discuss what DBT calls "skills training assumptions" and provide their thoughts on these seven key principles of dialectical thinking.  TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 21:14-21:42. If you're a mental health professional/student and want to join us to learn more about our insider tips for launching and leading DBT groups, sign up for our next cof...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about starting DBT groups, skills to use for various forms of grief, worrying about becoming a mom with a BPD diagnosis, and goals for parent/child relationships. 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 supp...

We've been leading coffee hour groups for a couple months and we would love it if you're open to taking 5-10 minutes of your time to answer a few quick questions for us so we can make this offering the best it can be!  Here's the link to the survey questions: https://forms.gle/RjyC9zXmY34tWGzg9 If you want to sign up for our July coffee hour, you can do so here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/645780...

Kate and Michelle discuss a distress tolerance skill used for addictive behaviors called alternate rebellion. They give personal examples from their lives to demonstrate ways this skill can be applied to situations outside of addictions and offer their own tips for how to implement it in your life.  TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 45:18-46:35. If you're a mental...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about struggling with a friend's unhealthy romantic relationship, "falling out of love" with DBT, using mindfulness when you feel like you're losing control, and changing sleep habits. TRIGGER WARNING: Please note material that may be triggering is discussed from 1:43-2:15. Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link...

Kate and Michelle talk about how to make self-soothing kits by sharing their own personal experiences with making their own kits, when to use self-soothing, and suggestions to make sure you avoid common pitfalls when trying this out. If you're a mental health professional/student and want to join us to learn more about our insider tips for launching and leading DBT groups, sign up for our next cof...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about coping with the aftermath of being "split" on by a friend, free/low-cost DBT resources, managing anger and relapsing with self- harm.  TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 36:30-1:02:55. Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.co...

Kate and Michelle discuss the importance of using the "turning the mind" skill in the context of finding radical acceptance and teach the four steps of turning the mind. They also both share recent situations in their lives that they are working on radically accepting and discuss the three most common barriers to radical acceptance. Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles...

Kate and Michelle wrote a book! The title is "DBT For Everyone: A Guide to the Perks, Pitfalls and Possibilities of DBT for Better Mental Health", coming out in November 2023! Listen to this short episode to learn more about how the book came to be and what you can expect from it.  Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https:/...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about struggling with self-love, when to disclose a mental health diagnosis to a romantic partner, disapproving of choices a sibling makes, and coping with family members distancing themselves.  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...

Kate is joined by Dana Lawson to talk about DBT and emotional eating. Dana talks about what emotional eating is (and isn't) and what specific DBT skills are most useful for addressing it if it's something you struggle with.  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...

Kate and Michelle are joined by Katie May to talk about using DBT with teens. Katie uses her personal experience as a troubled teen combined with her clinical know-how as the leader of a DBT group practice (specifically for teens!) to share insight about how to use DBT successfully with this age group. Whether you're the parent of a teen or a clinician who works with teens, this episode is for you...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about forgiveness after splitting, emotional self-harm, struggling with a relationship ending, and coping with a difficult housemate.  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 h...

Kate and Michelle review four free DBT apps: DBT Coach, DBT Travel Guide, DBT Trivia and Quiz, and Simple DBT Skills Diary Card. For each app, they provide an overview of its features and discuss what they each liked and disliked about it.  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 sig...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about the validity of temporary emotions, returning to practicing skills, creating a life worth living, and how long it takes to see the results of using DBT.  TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 18:21-19:20. Support the show Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https:...

Due to a technical issue when we were recording a couple weeks ago, we don't have an episode to put out today as we typically would. We will be releasing it on December 28th so we will see you all then! 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...

Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about choosing a new therapist, participating in an anti-depressant medication study, having a mother with BPD, and attachment wounds with friendships.  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,...