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What can we learn from cultural adaptations of dialectical behavior therapy?

Society of Clinical Psychology

Until recently, no such summary existed for cultural adaptations of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a widely used treatment for emotion dysregulation. DBT is principle-based and behavioral, and involves the teaching of skills in four modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

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Types of Therapy and Mental Health Providers

Stop Abuse Campaign

← How to Choose a Therapist: Tips and Fits. In fact, choosing a therapist and the type of therapy you specifically need may seem like a chore. Types of Therapists and Counselors. Once you begin therapy, your therapist may recommend a different method depending on your diagnosis, but this is a good way to start.

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Alumni Spotlight: Jelan Agnew, LCSW

University of Connecticut

Jelan has 11+ years of experience as a Therapist, Adjunct Professor and Workshop/Training facilitator. Nalej of Self, LLC offers Corporate Mindfulness Workshops, DBT Training, Motivational Speaking, Coaching and Courses. Tell us about your hobbies.

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Guest Post: Resiliency When Dealing With Bipolar Disorder by Christine

Bipolar Bandit

I stay connected to my psychiatrist and therapist more often when I am experiencing a mood episode. You name it I’ve tried it; talk therapy, CBT, DBT, ECT, EMDR and medication management. Currently, I am experiencing a mixed episode which means I shift back and forth between mania and depression. This can be charted by hours or days.

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NASW Member Voices: In Search of Transgenerational Office Space

Social Work Blog

We face each other and enter into a verbal dance I like to refer to as the “Acronym Tango,” (IFS, CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, cha-cha-cha). As a Systems Therapist, I welcome all attendees to the session, (in person or in absentia). My job, as her therapist, is to provide crowd control. I might as well have a rose between my teeth!

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A year of learing at Prosper – 2021 Professional Development Summary

Prosper Health Collective

Our second PD of the year held in August was facilitated by Alyssa Garrett, Clinical Psychologist, on the topic of: Nourishing your therapist self from the roots upwards: Applying ACT to therapist self care. An introduction to Radically Open DBT presented by Dr Sian Jeffery. Neuropsychology presented by Dr Marjorie Collins.

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Objectives - Why was DBT created - Understanding Emotional Dysregulation - Identify DBT assumptions about clients and therapists - Explore skills to help clients learn - Distress Tolerance - Emotional Regulation - Interpersonal Effectiveness Objectives - Why was DBT created - Understanding Emotional Dysregulation - Identify DBT assumptions about clients (..)

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