Among Therapists: Practical Tips

In this episode of our series "DBT Expert Interviews: From Trauma to Eating Disorders," Dr. Kirby Reutter and Dr. Michael Maslar discuss the dynamics of interpersonal effectiveness and validation in the treatment of eating disorders.

Faculty: Kirby Reutter, Ph.D., Michael Maslar, Psy.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: Jazmin Soto, L.Psy.

• Learn more about "DBT Expert Interviews: From Trauma to Eating Disorders" and earn 8 CE credits.
• Prefer to read? Here's a text version: Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills and Finding Validation.

In this episode of our series "The ACT for OCD Toolbox: A Guide for Therapists," we talk about how to describe the ACT framework to clients with OCD. Dr. Kate Morrison explains OCD and its main components in an ACT-consistent manner, describing such concepts as the automaticity of thoughts and internal experiences.

Faculty: Kate Morrison, Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: Jazmin Soto, L.Psy.

• Learn more about "The ACT for OCD Toolbox: A Guide for Therapists" and earn 8.25 CE credits.
• Prefer to read? Here's a text version: Introducing the Client to ACT for OCD.

Dr. Sonja Batten explains how values can be used as a cornerstone for motivating clients to examine painful memories, and to go through all the difficulties and obstacles attached to improving their symptoms. Practical examples and the rationale are provided to allow clinicians to have a solid understanding of this tool.

Faculty: Sonja V. Batten, Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: Anderson García, Ph.D.

• Learn more about "ACT for Trauma: PTSD and Beyond" and earn 8 CE credits.
• Prefer to read? Here's a text version: Values Clarification for PTSD: Rationale and Key Concepts.

In this episode, Dr. Barbara Rothbaum talks about the first steps in prolonged exposure (PE) therapy. Motivation and problem solving for successful therapy are important aspects to address at this stage of treatment.

Faculty: Barbara Rothbaum, Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A.

• Learn more about "Learning Prolonged Exposure for PTSD: A Comprehensive Guide for Clinicians" and earn 6.75 CE credits.
• Prefer to read? Here's a text version: Preparing Clients for PE: First Steps.

This episode explores the role of a life worth living in selecting and prioritizing targets and goals during therapy. According to DBT, this idea must always be at center stage, since there is no better therapy outcome than improving clients' lives, always in accord with their own values.

Faculty: Stephanie Vaughn, Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: Anderson García, Ph.D.

• Learn more about "DBT in Practice: Mastering the Essentials" and earn 5.5 CE credits.
• Prefer to read? Here's a text version: Stage Targets and Goals in DBT: Creating a Life Worth Living.

In this episode, Dr. D. J. Moran explains the final element of the hexaflex model: committed action. Since ACT comes from the behavioral tradition, its ultimate goal is behavioral change. Committed action means acting in the service of our values, even in the face of obstacles. Faculty: D. J. Moran, Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A.

• Learn more about Demystifying ACT: A Practical Guide for Therapists and earn 4.75 CE credits.
• Prefer to read? Visit Values and Committed Actions in ACT.

In this episode of our series "DBT Expert Interviews: From Trauma to Eating Disorders," Dr. Kirby Reutter and Dr. Michael Maslar explore how to apply distress tolerance techniques in treating eating disorders, and their connection with mindfulness.

Faculty: Kirby Reutter, Ph.D., Michael Maslar, Psy.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: Jazmin Soto, L.Psy.

• Learn more about "DBT Expert Interviews: From Trauma to Eating Disorders" and earn 8 CE credits.
• Prefer to read? Here's a text version: Applying Distress Tolerance Skills.

In this episode of our series "The ACT for OCD Toolbox: A Guide for Therapists," we review how to assess treatment progress in ACT for obsessive-compulsive disorder. There are different ways to measure the effectiveness of the therapy, such as behavioral tracking, assessing psychological flexibility, and living through values.

Faculty: Kate Morrison, Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: Jazmin Soto, L.Psy.

• Learn more about "The ACT for OCD Toolbox: A Guide for Therapists" and earn 8.25 CE credits.
• Prefer to read? Here's a text version: ACT for OCD: Assessing Treatment Progress.

This episode describes the flexible protocol or session structure used in ACT for PTSD. Dr. Sonja V. Batten describes how therapists should use both adherence and competence when employing this or any other therapeutic approach. She also emphasizes the roles of flexibility and knowledge within the ACT therapeutic stance.

Faculty: Sonja V. Batten, Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: Anderson García, Ph.D.

• Learn more about "ACT for Trauma: PTSD and Beyond" and earn 8 CE credits.
• Prefer to read? Here's a text version.

In this episode, Dr. Barbara Rothbaum shares an overview of the structure and main components of prolonged exposure (PE) therapy. The PE manual gives a detailed structure of the therapy process, and of each session promoting effectiveness in the processing of traumatic experiences.

Faculty: Barbara Rothbaum, Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A.

• Learn more about "Learning Prolonged Exposure for PTSD: A Comprehensive Guide for Clinicians" and earn 6.75 CE credits.
• Prefer to read? Here's a text version: PE Therapy Sessions: Structure and Main Components.