Among Therapists: Practical Tips

In this episode, Dr. Barbara Rothbaum explains how to process emotional hot spots in prolonged exposure therapy for trauma. Emotional hot spots processing can be compared with a relief massage, where a knot is targeted and processed in order to be relieved of tension. Faculty: Barbara Rothbaum, Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A.

• See 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: Processing Emotional Hot Spots for PTSD: Introduction.

Join us in this episode as Dr. Miranda Morris, Ph.D., explores the power of language in ACT treatment interventions for depression. Discover how therapists can use language to foster present moment awareness, promote acceptance, and help clients align with their values. Faculty: Miranda Morris, Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A.

• Learn more about ACT for Depression: The Story of Hannah and earn 1 CE credit.
• Prefer to read? Here's a text version: ACT Treatment Interventions for Depression: Use of Language

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Vaughn explores the first stage of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) treatment. In stage one of DBT, three main types of behavior are targeted: life-threatening, therapy-interfering, and quality-of-life-interfering behaviors. Dr. Vaughn also explains several DBT goals that are put into practice during stage one. These include keeping the client in their environment, and helping them to stay motivated. Faculty: Stephanie Vaughn, Psy.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: Anderson García, Ph.D.

• Learn more about "DBT in Practice: Mastering the Essentials" and earn 5.25 CE credits.
• Prefer to read? Here's a text version: Stage Targets and Goals in DBT.

In this episode of our series "Interviews With DBT Experts: From Trauma to Eating Disorders", Dr. Kirby Reutter joins Dr. Mark Carlson and Dr. Dennis Hannon to explore how to apply emotion regulation and mindfulness in the treatment of chronic pain. They describe practical skills like "just noticeable change" and SMART goals as ways to build momentum with small, manageable steps, and shift the focus from pain to meaningful activities. Faculty: Kirby Reutter, Ph.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: "DBT for Chronic Pain: Distress Tolerance and Emotion Regulation."

Discover the transformative power of values in therapy! Join Dr. Brian Pilecki as he explores the significance of values within acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Learn practical strategies to help clients clarify their values and live more purposeful lives aligned with their authentic selves. 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: The Magic Wand: An ACT Approach to Values Work.

In this episode, Dr. Kirby Reutter explores the powerful metaphor of the garden of emotions. Learn how this metaphor guides clients to nurture their emotions rather than trying to control them. Join us as we uncover the transformative potential of nurturing emotions on the path to healing. Tune in and embark on a journey of growth and resilience. Faculty: Kirby Reutter, Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: Anderson García, Ph.D.

• Learn more about "The Middle Path for Trauma Work: A Dialectical Behavioral Training" and earn 9.25 CE credits.
• Prefer to read? Here's a text version: "The Garden of Emotions Metaphor in DBT".

In this episode of our series "The ACT for OCD Toolbox: A Guide for Therapists," we discuss how to set behavioral commitments as opportunities to practice acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) processes between sessions. It's important to align the action plan with the client's values, to support their motivation over the course of treatment. 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: "Behavioral Commitments in ACT for OCD."

In this episode our ACT expert, Dr. Sonja Batten, explains the role of mindfulness from an ACT perspective. Mindfulness is a core ACT component, and is understood as purposeful, nonjudgmental observation of whatever is occurring in the present. This episode also explores how mindfulness can be distinguished from similar practices such as meditation, and why it is located on the opposite pole from being on autopilot or disconnected from the here and now. 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 8.25 CE credits.
• Prefer to read? Here's a text version: Willingness as a Therapeutic Tool for PTSD Clients: An ACT Perspective

In this episode, Dr. Sonja Batten shares grounding skills for trauma therapy. You'll learn practical techniques for remaining present and navigating triggers, as we explore the effectiveness of grounding in promoting resilience and healing. 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: Grounding Skills for Seeking Safety.

In this episode, our DBT expert Dr. Kirby Reutter examines the foundational concepts and ideas of DBT as applied to trauma and its related conditions. In doing so, he outlines the core of the DBT perspective, and how concepts such as dialectics and skills are put to work with this population. This application of dialectical behavior therapy to trauma is known as trauma-focused DBT or TF-DBT. Faculty: Kirby Reutter Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: Anderson García, Ph.D.

• Learn more about "The Middle Path for Trauma Work: A Dialectical Behavioral Training" and earn 9.25 CE credits.
• Prefer to read? Here's a text version.