Episodes
-
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.
Learn more about ACT for Depression and earn 1 CE credit. Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: How to Set Homework in ACT for Depression
Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D.
Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A. -
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 and earn 1.25 CE credits. Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: ACT for Social Anxiety: Self-as-Context
-
Episodes manquant?
-
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, an Army Veteran” and earn 1.25 CE credits. Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: ACT for PTSD: Nightmare Rehearsal Treatment.
-
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 Therapy: How to Recover From an Affair and earn 1 CE credit. Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: Couples Therapy: Using the Talking Stick for Better Communication
-
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 Unveiled and earn 1.25 CE credits. Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: DBT Assumptions: Exploring Opposite Action
-
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 Abuse and earn 1 CE credit. Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: DBT Mindfulness Strategies for Substance Abuse
-
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 read? Here’s a text version: ACT for Binge Eating: Committed Action and Appetite Awareness
-
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 symptoms, enhancing their ability to live a meaningful life. Faculty: Sonja V. Batten, Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: Anderson García, Ph.D. Learn more about: Trauma Training Pathway: Proven ACT, DBT, and Prolonged Exposure Techniques Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: Exposure Treatment: Approaching Traumatic Memories From an ACT Perspective
-
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 Disorder and earn 1 CE credit. Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: ACT for Panic Disorder: Interoceptive Exposure and Acceptance.
-
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 enhancement. Today, our expert, Dr. Kirby Reutter, delves into these practices. Gain insights into mindfulness reflections, guiding clients to connect their experiences with symptoms and personal goals. Through real-life examples, witness the profound impact of reflective questions on perception. Additionally, discover the mindfulness action plan, a tool promoting present-moment awareness and aligning actions with personal values. These exercises provide valuable support for therapists aiming to apply mindfulness interventions and aid clients on their path to a fulfilling life.
Faculty: Kirby Reutter, Ph.D.
Learn more about: Trauma Training Pathway: Proven ACT, DBT, and Prolonged Exposure Techniques Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: Mindfulness Reflections and Action Plan.
Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D.
Script Editor: Anderson García, Ph.D. -
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 therapy, the most empirically supported treatment for PTSD. Join us for valuable insights to enhance your therapeutic practice.
Faculty: Barbara Rothbaum, Ph.D.
Learn more about: Trauma Training Pathway: Proven ACT, DBT, and Prolonged Exposure Techniques Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: CBT for PTSD: Basics and Rationale.
Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D.
Script Editor: Anderson Garcia, Ph.D. -
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 Jackie and earn 1.5 CE credits. Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: Emotion Regulation Skills in DBT for Depression
-
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 holistic approach to behavior change, offering a transformative path for trauma-focused therapy. Follow along as we trace the roots of DBT, from its origins in behaviorism to its emergence as a cornerstone of third-wave behaviorism. Understand how DBT's emphasis on mindfulness and dialectical thinking provides a balanced approach to addressing problematic thought patterns and behaviors. Tune in to discover the transformative potential of DBT in trauma treatment and beyond.
Faculty: Kirby Reutter, Ph.D.
Learn more about: Trauma Training Pathway: Proven ACT, DBT, and Prolonged Exposure Techniques Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: DBT: History, Targets, and Assumptions.
Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D.
Script Editor: Anderson García, Ph.D. -
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 goals are essential. Context, function, and history significantly influence understanding client progress. Reflecting on diverse scenarios, we understand how commitments interact with individual contexts. Remember, in setting targets for committed action, prioritize client-driven, values-aligned goals for effective therapeutic outcomes. Faculty: Sonja V. Batten, Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: Anderson García, Ph.D. Learn more about: Trauma Training Pathway: Proven ACT, DBT, and Prolonged Exposure Techniques Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: PTSD and Setting Targets for Committed Action
-
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: How to Recover From an Affair and earn 1 CE credit. Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: Couples Therapy Goals and Interventions: Internal Check-In.
-
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.
Learn more about Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Trauma: The Case of Maria and earn 1.25 CE credits. Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: Dialectical Thinking in DBT Trauma Work: TOM and Fortunately-Unfortunately Skills
Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D.
Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A. -
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 essential skills like mindfulness, dialectical thinking, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Gain insights into how DBT can help trauma survivors find balance amidst the polarities and develop the resilience to navigate their healing journey. Faculty: Kirby Reutter, Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: Anderson García, Ph.D. Learn more about: Trauma Training Pathway: Proven ACT, DBT, and Prolonged Exposure Techniques Prefer to read? Here’s a text version.
-
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. Faculty: Kate Morrison, Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: Anderson Garcia, Ph.D. Learn more about: ACT Training Pathway:ACT Training Pathway: Bridging Foundations with Practical Applications Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: Mindfulness Exercises for OCD
-
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, providing knowledge to enhance your therapeutic practice and better support your clients in their healing journey. Faculty: Janina Fisher, Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: Anderson Garcia, Ph.D. Learn more about Trauma Training Pathway: Proven ACT, DBT, and Prolonged Exposure Techniques Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: Complex PTSD and Trauma-Informed Approaches
-
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 for Depression: Experiential Work
- Montre plus
